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Correct way to install the water heater T&P line

By Loren Green

Home Inspector with Greens Home Design L.L.C. AZBTR #49380

November 09, 2010 02:59 AM

The best way I know to illiwstrate how to install a T&P line on a water heater is to show one that is not installed correctly.

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water heater t&p line

There are two problems with this instation. First the termination point is more than 6 " above the floor. The second is that it is not a smooth pipe. The t&p line must slope down continuously to the termination point. It is preferable to make the termination point outside where it can't damage baseboard or drywall.

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Sun City Grand Homes Surprise AZ Real Estate Leolinda Bowers Designated Broker Leolinda Realty

Leolinda Realty - Surprise, AZ

Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona

This is excellent information for Arizona buyers and sellers. I frequently see flex instead of ridgid. It's the easy way out without having to sweat the pipe.

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Nov 15, 2010 01:18 PM

Loren Green

Greens Home Design L.L.C. - Buckeye, AZ

Phoenix Home Inspector & Designer

Thanks Leolinda - they don't exactly give out instructions on how to install water heaters at the hardware store.

Nov 16, 2010 12:06 AM

Correct way to install the water heater T&P line

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