The pressure relief valve allows the pressure accumulated in a tank of water to escape. The valve can prevent the fuel tank explosion. Browns Plumbing of your home and gives you a complete list of services for the care and maintenance of the entire house. In addition, we specialize in hot water system repair Perth. We attend your call immediately and will solve the problem in the same day.
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The safety valve may fail, however, so you should review the safety valve of the water heater once a year to ensure that the valve is in good working order. Lift the lever on the valve to allow the hot water discharge. If no water is discharged from the valve, replace the safety valve hot water heater immediately.
Instructions
Turn off the 30 amp breaker in the main panel of the switch to turn off electricity in electric water heater. Turn the dial to the water temperature to the lowest level in a gas water heater and turn the control knob to the pilot light "Pilot" setting. Locate the water temperature control on the front of the gas control valve / thermostat control knob and the pilot light on top of the valve.
Turn the valve handles on the water supply line clockwise to close the valve and shut off the water. Open a hot water tap closest to the water heater to alleviate any buildup of pressure inside the water tank.
Drain the water heater below the relief valve hot water if it's located on the side of the tank. Threading a water hose drain valve located at the bottom of the water tank. Move the other end of the hose outside his residence. Turn the valve handle clockwise to open the drain and let the water drain below the level of the relief valve.
Remove the overflow pipe pressure relief valve relief. You may need to cut the pipe near the relief valve with a saw to unscrew the chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipe overflow valve if you are on top of the water tank. Place an adjustable wrench to the tube and turn clockwise to remove sense.
Set the key to fit around the relief valve and turn it counterclockwise to remove the tank. Tap the handle of the wrench with a hammer to loosen the valve if necessary.
Wrap the threads of the new relief valve with thread seal tape, which completely covers the threads. Insert the valve on the water heater and tighten with adjustable wrench.
Insert a slide adapter male thread 3/4 inch CPVC in relief valve to replace in the overflow pipe. Be sure to wrap the threads of the adapter with thread sealing tape before installing. Turn the adapter in the relief valve clockwise.
Measure the distance from the slide adapter CPVC male screw installed on the relief valve to the court that has in the CPVC in Step 4 Cut a piece of 3/4 inch CPVC equal to the measurement and coat on a CPVC tail end. Slide the end attached to the adapter.
CPVC Spread glue on the opposite end of the pipe installed in the male adapter and the end is cut in Step 4 Install a 3/4 inch CPVC coupling for connecting the two parts of CPVC. Allow the glue to dry for two hours before using the water heater.
Close the drain valve at the bottom of the water tank and disconnect the water hose. Turn the water supply line again and allow the tank to fill. Once a steady stream of water comes from the hot water taps open, turn the faucets.
Turn the 30 amp breaker in the electric water heater. Light the pilot on the water heater gas power following the instructions on the side of the water heater.
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