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A water heater pressure relief valve, also referred to as a T&P valve, pressure relief valve, or water heater temperature valve is a safety feature that you can find on any water heater. The reason it’s there is to keep you safe in case the water pressure is too high.
A T&P valve is a valve with an attached tube located on the outside of a water heater. The valve provides relief to the water heater if the pressure exceeds normal operating limits, usually 150 psi.
“The Temperature and Pressure Relief (TPR) valve on your water heater is a critical safety feature designed to release water if the temperature or pressure inside the tank gets too high,” explains Calgary plumber Asif Bux. The TPR valve is a spring-loaded, brass valve located on the top of the tank or on the side near the top.
A water heater temperature and pressure relief valve (T&P valve) is a crucial safety component that helps prevent the buildup of excessive pressure and temperature inside a water heater. Here’s a brief summary of what you should know about a T&P valve:
How do I test a pressure relief valve in a water heater? How does the relief valve work? In this quick episode of Repair and Replace, Vance explains how to t...
In most residential water heaters, temperature and pressure relief valves are designed to open when pressure reaches 150 PSI and temperature reaches 210 degrees. In this way, temperature and pressure relief valves act like an emergency shutoff valve.
In this article, we’ll review a critical safety component of your water heater, the water heater pressure-relief valve. We’ll discuss what it is, what it does, and how to ensure it’s still working and protecting both your water heater and your home.