Hot Water Heater Pressure Relief Valve Extension Pipe

Primarily used on storage tanks p1000axl materials include cast brass or bronze for the main valve body quality stainless steel 300 series internals stainless steel springs and fda approved epoxy coated copper tube probes.

Hot water heater pressure relief valve extension pipe.

The p1000axl 150c pressure relief valve is set at the p1000axl 150c pressure relief valve is set at 150 psi and utilized on water heating storage vessels for protection against over temperature or excessive pressure not for steam service. I always advise the client that the pipe should be copper and should terminate about 6 inches from the floor. All pressurized non storage type water heaters shall be provided with a pressure relief valve installed at the hot water outlet with no shut off valve between the heater and the relief valve. But if the termination of the piping is not readily visible such as if it is located under the house the water will continue to drain until the homeowner gets an amazing electric or gas bill and goes searching for the reason.

Temperature and pressure relief valves shall be installed so that the sensing element of the valve extends into the heater tank and monitors the temperature in the top 6 inches of the heater or tank. The pressure relief valve extension is plastic and has a couple of elbows leading it to a drain. Heating element pressure relief valve rheem water heater accessories gas valve water heater accessories treater.