Reconnect the drain pipe.
Water heater safety valve replacement.
Apply sealant to the threads of the new relief valve.
Insert the valve into the opening in the tank and thread it hand tight.
How do i replace a leaking pressure relief valve.
The pressure relief valve is an important safety component of a water heater and a malfunction can have disastrous consequences.
In this episode of repair and replace vance shows how to replace the temperature and pressure relief valve.
Screw the valve into the tank until it is hand tight and then use a wrench to tighten it until the outlet is facing towards the overflow drain pipe.
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Watts lf100xl dp tt 150 lf100xl lead free temperature and pressure relief valve.
Tighten the valve three to four more full turns using a pipe wrench.
Proper maintenance should include periodic testing of this valve.