The TP valve on water heaters deal with temperature and pressure. The two letters stand for the two words. The function is to control those two things. Those two essential elements in room conditioning will cause danger if they are not maintained.
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How Does the TP Valve on the Water Heater Work
Overheating or being too high in temperature and pressure causes an explosion. The valve that regulates or balances the two things is highly needed to avoid this terrible situation. This valve works by diagnosing the problem.
After it senses something wrong, it opens the way for the water to flow. It will reduce the harmful effects caused by the temperature and pressure excessiveness. It will work for both if they reach a dangerous level. From the description, it can be derived that the valve’s job is to protect the device from explosion by leaking the water.
Interesting Facts about the TP Valve on Water Heaters
When facing difficulty related to both things above, the valve takes action. However, the daily conditions and facts are in the following.
Leakage
There must be no leakage when there is nothing wrong with the system. The valve should not release water.
The Location
You should be able to spot the component to know whether that works appropriately or not. This component has two common locations (depending on the device design). It’s on the side or the top. The shape is generally like a valve in common. It is connected to the discharge pipe, allowing water to flow from the tank. It’s easy to be seen, but people usually can tell the proper name.
Who Fix the Component?
The component is screwed and stick firmly to the unique inlet. DIYers might want to do everything themselves because of their creativity. But a professional one is required when dealing with this kind of valve, primarily if the cause of the problem is related to high water pressure.
The Last Defense Line
The valve is installed for safety reasons. It will react if there is a problem. Although it is the last defense line, the absence of it can cause terrible danger.
Discharge Pipe
This has to be installed to avoid excessive water flow. Without this, the water that comes out can splash everywhere.
Additional Tank
People usually put a bucket under the discharge pipe. The idea is to put a tank, but it has yet to be patented as a primary component.
Discharge
If there is discharge, it indicates an imbalance of pressure or temperature. If it happens, the next thing you should do is fix the device. Call the technician to help.
Testing TP Valve on Water Heaters
To make sure the device and all the systems work correctly, you need to test it. The valve also needs a test. A test can prevent system failure even if nothing is suspicious on the device. The test is also an early problem diagnosis, so you can decide what to do if something is wrong. Before the test, wear proper clothes and shoes to avoid unwanted incidents.
Locate the shut-off. It is usually near the inlet, on the top of the tank. See if it’s attached well. It has to be strong, firm, not too tight, but not too loose. Because this test will involve water, put a container or a tank under the discharge tube.
Release water by pulling the lever of the valve. The water will flow into the container. Refrain from releasing too much water; half of a cup is enough. Detach your hand from the lever and see the response. The valve works as it must if it quickly returns to its original position. Suppose it doesn’t consider a replacement.
Problems with the TP Valve on the Water Heater That You Can Solve
Not all problems have to be solved by the technician. Here are the non-serious issues that you can solve by yourself.
Leakage
You can fix light leakage that is caused by loose valve installation. Turn off the device, and let the water cool. Detach the valve, then rethread it carefully. Double-check to make sure everything is in the correct position.
Sticky Valve
Either closed or open, this condition can cause more significant concern. Keeping opened can cause enormous liquid leakage. Keeping it closed could trap the tank’s boiling water, which can cause an explosion later. To fix it, clean the valve and remove anything that makes it sticky. Or open and close the lever many times until it can return to its original position. If it doesn’t help, you can ask the technician to help.
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