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Pressure relief valve discharge, hints from a home inspector
Pressure relief valve discharge not terminated outside
or within 6" to 12" of ground or floor trapped: the "TP" valve is a safety device which is both pressure and temperature sensitive. If the temperature or pressure builds up too high, the relief valve will discharge water to relieve the problem. The water being discharged may be extremely hot, and for this reason, the relief discharge pipe should be directed outside the building, down towards the ground, and approximately 6 to 12 inches above the ground. Do not terminate the relief valve discharge under the building. In the event the
TP valve discharged one would not be alerted, while the discharged water may subsequently damage the foundation, etc.
Oil fired water heater in garage
Drip pan over flow pans
solar water heaters are generally passive or active
systems
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Domestic coil in boiler
Tankless water heater
Multiple water heating units
Expect water heaters to last
Water heater timer electric water heater timers
Circulating hot water pump
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File last updated February 08, 2012 * Copyright © 2012 All rights reserved by: Accurate Inspections, Inc. A New Jersey home inspection firm 56 Woodland Drive, Woodland Park (formerly West Paterson) NJ 07424 973-812-5100 providing New Jersey Certified Home Inspections in NJ, by New Jersey Licensed home inspectors. Inspector of record Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector License GI 0121.
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