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TheSkinnyGuy · 10-02-2009, 06:05 PM

gotta love the pressure fittings on dwv...

RealLivePlumber · 10-26-2009, 05:44 PM

Saw this at a addition/remodel

We did the HVAC, not the plumbing.

**SlickRick** · 10-26-2009, 05:58 PM

Is that the one Protech relocated?

Im' just sayin'™... It looked like the same heater is all.

**Airgap** · 10-26-2009, 08:30 PM

We need to sticky this thread, and move a bunch of other pics into it...

Protech · 10-26-2009, 10:34 PM

where's the flue pipe?

130 PLUMBER · 10-26-2009, 11:19 PM

looks like a power vent unit

**SlickRick** · 10-26-2009, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 130 PLUMBER

looks like a power vent unit

Is that why it has 2 T&P's...One of which the probe will not do anything until it is too late?..

RealLivePlumber · 10-26-2009, 11:47 PM

Our code (2006 National Standard Plumbing Code) required a 100 psi 180 degree relief valve if pex is used. This is in addition to the manufacturers t&p valve, so you can't just swap the one in the tank out. (they claimed it voided the warranty) Our local inspectors called you on it every time. They have recently omitted this requirement.

I would have used a c x f x c tee, at the top of the hot riser, (instead of a 90). That sensing bulb was doing nothing, but the original in the tank was still intact.

**SlickRick** · 10-27-2009, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RealLivePlumber

Our code (2006 National Standard Plumbing Code) required a 100 psi 180 degree relief valve if pex is used. This is in addition to the manufacturers t&p valve, so you can't just swap the one in the tank out. (they claimed it voided the warranty) Our local inspectors called you on it every time. They have recently omitted this requirement.

I would have used a c x f x c tee, at the top of the hot riser, (instead of a 90). That sensing bulb was doing nothing, but the original in the tank was still intact.

So you are saying that they just came up with the idea. T&P has always been required to be installed in the top 6" of the tank?
At least get the senser into the flow with the tee like you said..

130 PLUMBER · 10-27-2009, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slickrick

Is that why it has 2 T&P's...One of which the probe will not do anything until it is too late?..

How didn't i not see that

10-26-2009, 05:58 PM	#23
SlickRick Moderator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gilmer, Texas Posts: 5,770 My Photos	Is that the one Protech relocated? Im' just sayin'™... It looked like the same heater is all. __________________ "I believe human-beings and fist can co-exist peacefully....." GW Last edited by SlickRick; 10-26-2009 at 06:52 PM..

10-26-2009, 08:30 PM	#24
Airgap Moderator Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,318 My Photos	We need to sticky this thread, and move a bunch of other pics into it... __________________ AG..Keepin' the good water from the bad water....

10-26-2009, 10:34 PM	#25
Protech ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Polk County, Florida Posts: 7,167 My Photos	where's the flue pipe? __________________ Plumber, Repiping, Replumbing, Leak Detection, Solar Water Heater, Drain Cleaner, Pipe Leak, Polk County Plumber, Lakeland Plumber, Winter Haven Plumber, Haines City Plumber, Bartow Plumber

10-26-2009, 11:47 PM	#28
RealLivePlumber Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 2,427 My Photos	Our code (2006 National Standard Plumbing Code) required a 100 psi 180 degree relief valve if pex is used. This is in addition to the manufacturers t&p valve, so you can't just swap the one in the tank out. (they claimed it voided the warranty) Our local inspectors called you on it every time. They have recently omitted this requirement. I would have used a c x f x c tee, at the top of the hot riser, (instead of a 90). That sensing bulb was doing nothing, but the original in the tank was still intact. __________________ RealLivePlumber You can make it happen, you can watch it happen, or you can wonder wtf happened. Phil Harris 2009

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10-02-2009, 06:05 PM	#21
TheSkinnyGuy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bakersfield, Ca. Posts: 232 My Photos	gotta love the pressure fittings on dwv...

10-26-2009, 11:19 PM	#26
130 PLUMBER LICENSE PLUMBER Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 925 My Photos	looks like a power vent unit