SylvanLMP
Hey Wall you are indeed a WEALTH of information GUY you are a CREDIT to NY State plummmmin
When you say check for “High pressure” are you saying 1000 PSI or more? Are we talking coefficient of expansion?
How do we know what is considered high pressure in his area?
Are you basing this statement on the NBBI Code or the ASME or the AGA/CS standards?
Don’t you think a Temperature & Pressure valve should also be checked for the actual temperature inside this tank? After all cant the probe be defective?
When you say Mr. Wall that the Pressure maybe to high are you checking static pressure or heated pressure Or the pressure when water is actually flowing?
Now suppose this gentleman did take a pressure reading of 149. PSI and if you know he has a 50 gallon heater PLEASE Wall tell him What size expansion tank he will need considering his in coming pressure is only 65 PSI
Now considering your a master plumber in Up State NY you should be able to tell him how to test this device as per ASME section IV and you being a full Plumber please tell this gentleman how often this T&P should be tested and or replaced?
I am considering of giving up posting on this list and I hope you are willing to take it on as the head honcho so MASTER PLUMBER please explain what else can cause the above problems?
You may want to tell him about the design difference of a safety and a relief valve.
Thank you Wall you are now the unofficial EXPERT now please give this gentleman a proper answer not say “DUH check pressure.” If you cant ILL be happy to AGAIN explain about the various code requirements. You GO Wall here is your chance of showing these folks what a REAL New York State guy knows.
Harold this should be intreasting huh Rod your brilliant LOL
