Water heater Relief Valve

[@teryka426]

It was running water all day and night, we looked up the info on youtube and your subject was on point. Great video mon!!! Ran to home depot with the faulty one, got the pressure valve replacement and easy as one two three. This video saved us money. You're the best, huggz!!

[@theartofplumbing]

Thank you

[@dibbers]

Hey - I wanted to say thanks a lot. I watched your video, then went to Lowes and got the valve and big pipe wrench, replaced it in about 5 minutes! Thanks man!

[@theartofplumbing]

Glad I could help. Thanks for stoping by. And have a great day.

[@theartofplumbing]

Yes Cooling the tank will relieve any thermal expansion, but this would not make the valve hard to remove. Make sure that the water to the tank is off, then relieve pressure from the relief valve befor removing. Have the new Relief valve ready to replace right away. The bigger the pipe wrench the easer it will be. Good luck.

[@theartofplumbing]

Yes you're right. I do have the water shut off valve to the water heater off. This keeps the air from getting into the tank, and you know with out the air venting the water will come out very slow allowing you to replace the T&P valve with out getting water every were. and not having to drain the tank.

[@FighterHayabusa-NES]

I am about to replace my relief valve, thanx for the video.

[@theartofplumbing]

In most states you can not use, PVC for a relief valve discharge. One the water just may be to hot and pop the PVC pipe, and some one could get badly burn. Copper is the best way to go. Good luck. Thanks for stopping by.

[@theartofplumbing]

Some times yes, but if you open the release valve for a moment and clear out any debris that may be stuck in the valve some times that is all that is needed. If this does not work. You may have to much water pressure coming into the house. If this is the case you may need a expansion tank. Thanks for asking and stoping by.

[@theartofplumbing]

That's sounds like a cool job. I would love to see how the build water heaters. Thanks for checking out my video. Have a great day.

[@mshahab6267]

Good Job

[@theartofplumbing]

Thank you 👍

[@sniperd]

What a great video. I didn't know it was that easy to do. I have some water on the floor the pressure relief valve, it's not constantly coming out. But every few days a small area is damp under the copper pipe, maybe about a dixie cups worth of water. The end of the copper pipe is also very green with mineral build up (we have hard water). The tank is 9 years old. Is that just normal?

[@mfisher1967]

Thanks for posting this. My relief valve failed just this evening.

[@foxmaiden26]

Mine did tonight, what a pain in the ass eh

[@theartofplumbing]

Yes and this video needs to be updated. Thanks for asking. cut the water to the water heater off .Make sure the water to the water heater is cut off check the hot side of any faucet and see if water comes out if not good if so cut the water off at the main water line to the house. then left the little silver part at the valve to relieve the rest of the water in the tank. If you don't feel comfortable doing this please call a Plumber. This video is not for every one.

[@theartofplumbing]

Yes your right. Six inches for the floor. To prevent any one from getting burn. Cut the pipe to high it can splash out on some one. to low it will splash up on some one and they can get burn very badly.

[@theartofplumbing]

Yes your right. We didn't get that part of the video. This is just a sample, but we will work on that. It's very important. Thanks!

[@lucvt4]

great video!

[@robertged]

Is the "water heater relief valve" the same as "Boiler drain"? This is were I have my leak and think I should have it replaced like in your video. Thanks.

[@DonOwnsYou]

I think its worth metioning that the copper pipe or PVC tube running from the relief valve needs to be a certain distance from the ground

[@theartofplumbing]

By any chance, do you mean drain valve? I have never seen a plastic relief valve. The only relief valves that I have seen as always been made of brass. Now the drain valve down at the bottom of the water heater are some times made of plastic. If this is the case yes you can replace them. like brass one's. Good Luck.

[@krishnansan]

Excellent video. I did exactly as shown and it works just good. Thanks a lot!!!

[@theartofplumbing]

@dibbers. Thank for the comment glade I could help.

[@mydivinity]

This is a very good video demonstrating something that I have to do. Thank you for sparing me having to go to Home Depot or other store and looking like a "stupid girl." It is so much better to look like a "stupid girl" in the privacy of my own home:) Thanks, again!!

[@ardoin03]

is it normal for the release valve to be hot? we just changed it since it was leaking

[@theartofplumbing]

@krishnansan Thank you for the comment. Happy to hear it worked great for you. :-)

[@theartofplumbing]

Sorry couldn't help you with this one. Sounds like it's time to replace the hot water heater. Good luck with that and thanks for stoping by.

[@theartofplumbing]

Glade I could help thank you for the kind comment

[@Sk8erRoy18]

i was wondering if you could help me out. I also have a leking water heater, but it seems like the relief valve is plastic. i was wondering if you can replace those just like a copper one.

[@theartofplumbing]

Thank you very much. And there is nothing stupid about asking a good question. Stupid people do not exist. There are just only people that just don't know. Have a great day and thanks for stoping by

[@beautifulansexy]

When replacing the valve do I need to take any precautions?

[@theartofplumbing]

@vastjosie You may have striped it out. I hope not. If so you will need another relieve valve. Pull it back out and look at the threads. also try re-installing it. good luck.

[@theartofplumbing]

@Franz91124 depending on were you Live you may need an expansion tank, if you have to much water pressure coming into the home this could cause the overflow problem or it just may be that you need a new relief valve. Check with your water company they can tell you more about the expansion tank and if you need it. Good Luck.

[@slonestarkey]

So my release vaulve is dripping, is that a bad thing? Please help!

[@sniperd]

Actually, I just went to test it and yucky brown water came out at first and now it's at a slow drip. I'm just going to shut off the water and replace the valve. Thanks!

[@SUBDUDE732]

Is that Teflon tape or plumber dope on the new relief valve????

[@theartofplumbing]

@JewManFew Thank you for stopping by and checking out the video. Good luck with your working on the hot water heater

[@Xx1BIGG4xX]

what does it mean if hot water is coming out of that pipe that connects to the valve?

[@mydivinity]

In the first 30 seconds of this video, you remove a nozzle but very little water came out of the heater. Is that because this is the top of the heater or did you have to turn off water so none would come out for this procedure? Why was there no water shooting out from this opening?

[@RainJetSprinklers]

Just replaced mine, easy as pie. Nothing a homeowner couldn't do if they tried and knew what they were doing, (I have some experience in plumbing though)

[@teryka426]

BIG THANK YOU FOR THIS video. Perfect in getting this problem fixed. Thanks!!!!!

[@theartofplumbing]

The dip tub inside the water heater has broken off. The dip tub is on the cold side of the hot water heater. it takes the cold water strait to the bottom of the water heater so that it does not mix with the hot water at the top of the tank. when the dip tub breaks off it alows the could to start mixing with the hot water right away giving you less hot water.

[@theartofplumbing]

@Xx1BIGG4xX That Valve is gone bad or you may need a expention tank install on the cold inlet side your getting to much water pressure from water being to hot or high pressure from the house main. try the cheapest thing first replace the valve.

[@VintageAbed]

Do i need to turn off the water line and the gas line before I make the replacement??? People keep telling different things.

[@Sugarglider1]

Why was the relief valve replaced? I guess it was damaged. If it is damaged what effect has it on the water heater?

[@theartofplumbing]

6" from the ground, but do run the pipe to the outside of the garage. This is the majic 6"number, this is so that when the water shoots out it don't slash back and burn some one or not to high and burn some one.

[@jzajzz]

is this a T and P valve or Pressure relief valve?

[@theartofplumbing]

@cheetawolf Yes pvc is a bad Idea for the relief valve. But CPVC is alound is some areas. Me I like copper . ( PVC is for cold water and CPVC is for hot water use ) Thanks for asking.

[@theartofplumbing]

Yes I check all that in this case that was not the problem. This is a close system.

[@theartofplumbing]

Taflon pipe dop or taflon tape. Thanks for stoping by. have a great day.

[@theartofplumbing]

@biloxigeo44 Some time it does depend on were you live. Some Areas you need an expansion tank to relieve some of the pressure. This sounds like this may be your case. Check with you local water company they may have upgraded the system increase the pressure to the community and they could give you more information. The reason the old one didn't blow off is probably because of the calcium built up on the inside the relieve valve holding stuck.

[@vastjosie]

The pressure relief valve on mine stops at about the 10:00 position and seems like if I try to move it anymore would strip it out. It is similar to the one you show here in this video. It has the same amount of threads as the old one. What would cause this? How come I can't tighten this to the 6:00 position?

[@thehardcorenoobs1234]

@dibbers in my kitchen sink, water is flowing fine except for the hot water, hot water works just fine in the bathroom what do you think is the problem?

[@theartofplumbing]

This would depend on the Plumbing Codes in your area. Some place you don't have to put the new water heater 18" off the ground. Check with your local code

[@mlsmith1964]

Thank you for this video. Helped me to replace my licking valve. Gave me some "Girl Power". ) And my son learned as well.

[@theartofplumbing]

@ateschner No Only when the temperature or pressure goes over and exceeds what’s on the T/P Valve label. If it is going off then there may be a problem with the T/P Valve it's self, the temperature of the water amy be to hot (This happens a lot on Electric water heater) Or you have to much water pressure coming into the home and in that case you would need an expansion tank added to the side of the water heater on the cold side. Thank you for the comment. This will help some one els

[@theartofplumbing]

Yea I could loosen up. This was one of my first videos. :-) Thanks

[@tonyb5469]

Can air trapped in the tank effect the working of the Valve? I.e. Will it still open if there is air in the tank?

[@theartofplumbing]

Your right. Thanks for the input dmiller531. Cool

[@biloxigeo44]

hello, i have just installed a new 40 gallon natural gas water heater and i noticed yesterday that the pressure release valve had opened after my wife took her morning shower. then later after my shower i checked and it had opened again. could it be defective? did i do something wrong? have i got the temp to hot? please help

[@theartofplumbing]

Well if you want to drain your water heater you need to find the drain valve located at the bottom end of the water heater. Some water heater you may have to remove the bottom cover to expose it. right were you would lite the water heater Good luck.

[@randeze81]

what about if my hot water runs out real fast like 5 min showers,what would that be?

[@Goforit8866]

Emergency,, My hot water heater is pouring water out of the tank from the top around the edges, should I change the relief valve?

[@theartofplumbing]

Time to replace the Pressure Relief valve or the water heater if it's past 10 to14 years old. The tank it self could be leaking around the thread's from age and rust you can see. Good Luck.

[@theartofplumbing]

Very little. If you have the cut off valve at the water heater turned off. And do not open any faucets in the house. Any faucet that is open will allow air to get in, and make the water come out faster much faster this is not want you want. if your going to change the relief valve with out emptying the tank.

[@theartofplumbing]

Yea those tags do get in the way, but! there's important information on those tags, that may come in handy.

[@theartofplumbing]

@Sugarglider1 When a relief valve starts to go bad it will let the water run out of the tank and you can't stop the water from dripping or running. Unless you replace it or reduce the water pressure to the tank. Thank you for the comment.

[@abelbaltazar7177]

Y si ya la cambie y sigue salindo agua

[@theartofplumbing]

LOL Thanks glade I could help.

[@TheGooch67]

Thank's Claude!!!

[@theartofplumbing]

@slones8 Yea it's a bad thing. Your wasting hot water and water. Your going to get a high water bill as well as a high gas bill. Not to mention mold. Good luck my freind

[@rmcdaniel423]

@plumberx No, you don't have to go back! I wasn't clear, I guess. I was watching near the end and it was just a little crooked, and it looked like you were done, so I was all screaming at the computer, then in the last few seconds you fixed it, putting me in my place. LOL

[@theartofplumbing]

@benknefelkamp all the pressure

[@theartofplumbing]

T and P Valve Temperature Pressure Yes

[@DjSource20]

I am trying to drain my water heater, but cannot find the T&P valve??

[@Matowix]

our valve that is attached to the copper pipe that comes out of the top of the cylinder is hissing and leaking some hot water all the time is it normal is it a pressure relief valve and would the valve defiantly be the problem. thanks

[@theartofplumbing]

Matowix Yes it would. If there over two years old then can easley get stuck if bumped or touch some how.

[@theartofplumbing]

You welcome.

[@theartofplumbing]

Thank you for watching....Have a great day

[@theartofplumbing]

@biloxigeo44 follow I really don’t believe its to hot. It its new it has another safety devise that will cut off the water heater before it gets to hot. Good luck. And thank you for the comment. This may help some one ells.

[@theartofplumbing]

glade I could help :-)

[@theartofplumbing]

I do understand. If your water heater is in a place were you don't have to worry about getting water ever were and if the valve at the bottom is plastic take a hammer and break it off and run a screw driver up the middle and turn freeing up the blockage. if it's brass remove it with a pipe wrench and the same appy. Other then that you may need a...... Plumber .....Sorry:-( !

[@tsunam1ra1n]

Thanks man

[@thehardcorenoobs1234]

@plumberx did you?! hopefully i didn't get hacked

[@dibbers]

@thehardcorenoobs1234 - I'm new at this, I just watched this video to learn how to replace the relief valve, have no idea what your problem could be. Sorry.

[@thehardcorenoobs1234]

@dibbers no im into game related stuff i guess it was a glitch or something that youtube did -_- but whatever i might need my sink fixed just in case

[@theartofplumbing]

Yes

[@theartofplumbing]

@armorhelix Yea I see. May be just a little more huh? LOL. Just kidding just playing it safe I don't won't any leaks. :-)

[@thehardcorenoobs1234]

@dibbers lol when did i send that comment? i never sent that comment to you?

[@rmcdaniel423]

Thumbs up if you were like "It's crooked! Just straighten it one last little bit. Come on, you should . . . Ohhhh. . . OK!!"

[@theartofplumbing]

@Scotteboy1000 DANGER! DANGER!!!!!! No! No! You don't want to plug this, This is a safty device in case your water heater over heats if there's no were for the pressure to go, your water heater will blow like a missle please do not plug this area please. I Don't know if your joking BUT PLEASE AGAIN DO NOT PLUGS THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@theartofplumbing]

@SUBDUDE732 Teflon Tape

[@theartofplumbing]

@rmcdaniel423 Lol That's job is about 900 miles away now. I think there going to be OK this was at my brothers house in his basement. His to cheap to have me come back LOL. Thanks

[@theartofplumbing]

@thehardcorenoobs1234 Lol I don't know but some one sent it from your user name. Oh! Oh! :-)

[@Scotteboy1000]

I just put a plug in mine.

[@dibbers]

@thehardcorenoobs1234 - You sent me that comment about a month ago, look in the comments below and you'll see your comment to me...

[@theartofplumbing]

No take that one back. Sorry

[@armorhelix]

Are you sure you got enough pipe dope on there? ;)

[@soundsofviolence]

"vavle"