T&P Relief Valve

Construction glossary · Mechanicals

Mechanicals · definition

The temperature-and-pressure safety valve on a water heater that prevents tank rupture. Must discharge per code; never plugged.

Source: InterNACHI — TPR Valves and Discharge Piping

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