Rheem Water Heater Temperature Pressure Relief Valve

Why is a temperature and pressure relief valve necessary for storage water heaters.

Rheem water heater temperature pressure relief valve.

About the rheem ap12993c pressure relief valve for tankless water heatersthe rheem ap12993c is a pressure relief valve for your tankless water heater. The ap12993c is the equivalent version with the watts 3 4 inch. So i replaced it with this valve and it worked great. It is a component that is integral to the safe operation of the water heater.

Heating element pressure relief valve rheem water heater accessories gas valve water heater accessories treater smokers hotwire. Shank temperature and pressure relief valve for electric and gas water heaters model sp8346 16 24 16 24. My original rheem water heater pressure valve developed a slow leak. This formed a crusty deposit around the drain hole which might hinder safety function iif the valve is binding.

Npt inlet 3 4 in. Taking the old valve off was a challenge because of the corrosion. The rheem protech sp8346 t and p temperature and pressure relief valve is designed to protect water heaters from overheating and over pressurization. Also known as the temperature and pressure valve this device automatically releases excess pressure in your water heater system.

Npt outlet 105 000 btu hr. This valve allows water or steam to escape from the water heater if the temperature or pressure gets. Rheem protech 4 1 4 in. Temperature and pressure relief valve 3 4 in.

This item rheem sp330040 water heater relief valve temperature pressure t p camco 10471 10473 3 4 temperature and pressure relief valve with 4 epoxy coated probe rheem ap12993c tankless water heater pressure relief valve. It is a component that is integral to the safe operation of the water heater. Unlike instant water heaters where water is heated instantly a storage water heater pre heats cold water and stores it in an insulated tank so that an accumulation of hot water can be readily available to be dispensed at a moment s notice.