Water Heater Pressure Relief Valve

[Malamute]

Is the schrader valve inset too deeply to get on it? If so, do they make extensions for custom wheels or something like that so your air source get get a better contact?

[HeavyDuty]

Is the schrader valve inset too deeply to get on it? If so, do they make extensions for custom wheels or something like that so your air source get get a better contact?

It might be. I’m returning this admittedly cheap pump and will try another. I decided to risk depressing the valve stem, and it does move easily - no air or water was released, so I think the membrane is ok.

From reading, a static pressure of 80 psi is high enough to cause problems with appliances. I really need to look at getting a pressure regulator installed. I also emailed our water utility to ask their range of acceptable static pressures in case it’s something on their end.

[Malamute]

It might be. I’m returning this admittedly cheap pump and will try another. I decided to risk depressing the valve stem, and it does move easily - no air or water was released, so I think the membrane is ok.

From reading, a static pressure of 80 psi is high enough to cause problems with appliances. I really need to look at getting a pressure regulator installed. I also emailed our water utility to ask their range of acceptable static pressures in case it’s something on their end.

What made me think of it, I had to put some air in a tire recently, I couldnt do it without removing the wheel cover.

I havent looked at my expansion tank closely yet, installing it is on the list for this morning.

[HeavyDuty]

What made me think of it, I had to put some air in a tire recently, I couldnt do it without removing the wheel cover.

I havent looked at my expansion tank closely yet, installing it is on the list for this morning.

I reread your first post about the valve, and I think I misunderstood you. On my tank the valve stands completely proud of the tank, my issue is that the pump doesn’t seem to be depressing the stem (fingers crossed) or there’s something internal in the tank preventing air to flow (bad, bad, bad.)

[MistWolf]

I just put the pressure valve on the hose bib, it’s the easiest to access. My static pressure is 80 psi. That seems on the high end, right? I’m thinking installing a pressure regulator at the meter when I change out the house side shutoff to a ball valve is in order.

Next I’ll turn off the water, relieve the pressure and try to charge the expansion tank to 80 psi - I picked up a bicycle pump that can do 120 psi.

You need to regulate the water pressure before going any further. 80 psi is too high. High water pressure is more than the surge tank is meant to deal with and can cause damage to your dish washer, washing machine etc. Install a pressure regulator and dial it back to about 45 psi. You don't have to install it at the meter. Install it where there water comes in the house and you can get to it easily.

[HeavyDuty]

You need to regulate the water pressure before going any further. 80 psi is too high. High water pressure is more than the surge tank is meant to deal with and can cause damage to your dish washer, washing machine etc. Install a pressure regulator and dial it back to about 45 psi. You don't have to install it at the meter. Install it where there water comes in the house and you can get to it easily.

That’s where my meter is - within a few feet where the water enters the house, with a shutoff on either side of it. So, trying to charge the tank isn’t a good idea right now? We are planning on redoing the kitchen and replacing the washer and dryer, but the pressure is something I want to deal with first.

I’m hoping the water utility will say no bueno and provide the pressure regulator. A man can hope...

[hufnagel]

https://www.njgunforums.com/forum/in...essure-issues/

found it finally.
my trials with water pressure issues.

[HeavyDuty]

https://www.njgunforums.com/forum/in...essure-issues/

found it finally.
my trials with water pressure issues.

That was a good read - thanks!

[hufnagel]

That was a good read - thanks!

you're welcome.
important thing from doing all that: make sure you can take it apart easily to change the anode and service/replace the expansion tank if needed. especially in my case, as you can't replace the anode without moving the water heater about 2" forward; the joists above are in the way.

[HeavyDuty]

you're welcome.
important thing from doing all that: make sure you can take it apart easily to change the anode and service/replace the expansion tank if needed. especially in my case, as you can't replace the anode without moving the water heater about 2" forward; the joists above are in the way.

Mine has good clearance, so I should be ok. I really hope I can replace it with a tankless before too long.