Phoenix Home Inspection: Correct way to install the water heater T&P line

Correct way to install the water heater T&P line

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.

Water heater

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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8 comments • Loren Green, Phoenix Home Inspector & Designer • November 09 2010 10:59AM

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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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Posted by Phoenix Retirement Communities Sun City Grand real estate homes (Sun City Grand Leolinda Bowers Ken Meade Realty) over 1 year ago

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

Posted by Loren Green, Phoenix Home Inspector & Designer (Greens Home Design L.L.C.) over 1 year ago
I went to tons of links before this, what was I thikning?
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