Tall 6 year 38 000 btu ultra low nox uln natural gas tank water heater model xg50t06en38u1 view the performance tank gas water heater.
Rheem water heater release valve.
Also known as the temperature and pressure valve this device automatically releases excess pressure in your water heater system.
This valve can be used with all rheem tankless water heater models.
During normal water heater operation a small volume of water may discharge from the valve during the heating cycle.
My original rheem water heater pressure valve developed a slow leak.
This is normal operation and safe.
So i replaced it with this valve and it worked great.
Taking the old valve off was a challenge because of the corrosion.
Rheem performance 50 gal.
If the temperature and pressure rise beyond what the tank was designed to handle it could be hazardous for you and your family.
Water heaters come equipped with a temperature and pressure relief valve also known as a tprv.
However if your water heater discharges more.
As heating takes place in a storage water heater temperature and pressure in the storage tank will gradually rise.
This formed a crusty deposit around the drain hole which might hinder safety function iif the valve is binding.
This is where a temperature and pressure relief valve comes in.