Rheem Water Heater Temperature Pressure Relief Valve

Why is a temperature and pressure relief valve necessary for storage water heaters.

Rheem water heater temperature pressure relief valve.

My original rheem water heater pressure valve developed a slow leak. Heating element pressure relief valve rheem water heater accessories gas valve water heater accessories treater smokers hotwire. Npt outlet 105 000 btu hr. The rheem protech sp12574 t and p temperature and pressure relief valve is designed to protect water heaters from overheating and over pressurization.

Temperature and pressure relief valve 3 4 in. Get free shipping on qualified rheem temperature pressure relief valve water heaters or buy online pick up in store today in the plumbing department. Rheem protech 4 1 4 in. The rheem protech sp8346 t and p temperature and pressure relief valve is designed to protect water heaters from overheating and over pressurization.

Taking the old valve off was a challenge because of the corrosion. Shank temperature and pressure relief valve for electric and gas water heaters model sp8346 16 24 16 24. This formed a crusty deposit around the drain hole which might hinder safety function iif the valve is binding. So i replaced it with this valve and it worked great.

It is a component that is integral to the safe operation of the water heater. Unlike instant water heaters where water is heated instantly a storage water heater pre heats cold water and stores it in an insulated tank so that an accumulation of hot water can be readily available to be dispensed at a moment s notice. This item rheem sp330040 water heater relief valve temperature pressure t p camco 10471 10473 3 4 temperature and pressure relief valve with 4 epoxy coated probe rheem ap12993c tankless water heater pressure relief valve. Npt inlet 3 4 in.

This valve allows water or steam to escape from the water heater if the temperature or pressure gets. The ap12993c is the equivalent version with the watts 3 4 inch. It is a component that is integral to the safe operation of the water heater.