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Install New T&P Valve

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Don't Ignore This! Fixing a Leaking Water Heater Pressure Valve

What happens here

Before installing the new valve, ensure the opening on the water heater is clean of any debris. Hand-thread the new T&P valve into the water heater's opening, rotating clockwise. Once hand-tight, use an adjustable wrench or the Milwaukee pipe wrench to tighten the valve further until it is secure and properly aligned. Ensure the discharge port of the T&P valve is facing downward. The video notes that a pipe wrench is typically used for removal but an adjustable wrench or similar tool can be sufficient for tightening the new valve.

Goal: Securely install the new T&P valve onto the water heater.

Tools and materials

  • Adjustable Wrench — Tightening the new T&P valve
  • T&P Relief Valve — The new valve being installed