Thermostatic Mixing Valves - Page 2 - Plumbing Zone

Ron · 08-23-2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Cal

Even Electric ???? Really ??

Yes required. Really

Pipe Rat · 08-23-2010, 10:06 PM

Mixing valves are not required here on residential. But all new or replacement water heaters must meet current code with a permit pulled. Why would electric heaters not require a permit? Thats absurd. Around here anytime you touch the plumbing system it is required to pull a permit. Also on new construction the plumber does the water heater, we dont contend with water heater installers except on replacements. On that note St. Louis was always a strong licensed plumber town until Home depot and Lowes came to town and now they handout water heater installer only licenses. Man did they ever sell us plumbers down the river with that one. Crock!!!!

**ILPlumber** · 08-23-2010, 10:10 PM

What's that little sticker say on the side of every new water heater about requirement of a tempering means?

If you're not putting them on with every install, ya need to add that to the list of things you may someday be sued for.

Code requirement or not. Manufacturers instructions must also be taken into consideration

Pipe Rat · 08-23-2010, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

What's that little sticker say on the side of every new water heater about requirement of a tempering means?

If you're not putting them on with every install, ya need to add that to the list of things you may someday be sued for.

Code requirement or not. Manufacturers instructions must also be taken into consideration

Good point Matt, It also says to not eat the packaging materials or give the plastic bag to the kids to wear over their head.

**ILPlumber** · 08-23-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Piperat

Good point Matt, It also says to not eat the packaging materials or give the plastic bag to the kids to wear over their head.

Aww crap! I bring those "childrens play tents" home.

TheMaster · 08-23-2010, 10:28 PM

Homeowners installing water heaters from big box is why water heaters all have the relief valve installed now.....an akedent happened.

Pipe Rat · 08-23-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMaster

Homeowners installing water heaters from big box is why water heaters all have the relief valve installed now.....an akedent happened.

No Doubt........
"Where you going Dear?"
"I have to go back to the friggin hardware store to buy a plug, there's an extra hole in this damn water heater. Be right back"

**ILPlumber** · 08-23-2010, 10:38 PM

Every heater I buy they are shipped loose in the box. Not installed.

TheMaster · 08-23-2010, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

Every heater I buy they are shipped loose in the box. Not installed.

yes I believe the commercial heaters do not have them installed.

Pipe Rat · 08-23-2010, 10:44 PM

I haven't installed any for awhile since I got into excavation but the Bradford Whites I used to install had them installed.

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08-23-2010, 10:06 PM	#12
Pipe Rat Where am I at? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 1,033 My Photos	Mixing valves are not required here on residential. But all new or replacement water heaters must meet current code with a permit pulled. Why would electric heaters not require a permit? Thats absurd. Around here anytime you touch the plumbing system it is required to pull a permit. Also on new construction the plumber does the water heater, we dont contend with water heater installers except on replacements. On that note St. Louis was always a strong licensed plumber town until Home depot and Lowes came to town and now they handout water heater installer only licenses. Man did they ever sell us plumbers down the river with that one. Crock!!!!

08-23-2010, 10:10 PM	#13
ILPlumber Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: IL Posts: 5,312 My Photos	What's that little sticker say on the side of every new water heater about requirement of a tempering means? If you're not putting them on with every install, ya need to add that to the list of things you may someday be sued for. Code requirement or not. Manufacturers instructions must also be taken into consideration

08-23-2010, 10:28 PM	#16
TheMaster Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6,437 My Photos	Homeowners installing water heaters from big box is why water heaters all have the relief valve installed now.....an akedent happened.

08-23-2010, 10:38 PM	#18
ILPlumber Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: IL Posts: 5,312 My Photos	Every heater I buy they are shipped loose in the box. Not installed.

08-23-2010, 10:44 PM	#20
Pipe Rat Where am I at? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 1,033 My Photos	I haven't installed any for awhile since I got into excavation but the Bradford Whites I used to install had them installed.