Scary water heater

[Frank P. Newman]

What would you say about this TPR valve set-up. By the way, the heater is 17 years old and the water temp wass 155 deg. F.!

[Michael Roberson]

Water heater is past expected serviceable lifespan. Recommend replacing, and correcting TPR discharge with Metal piping. Recommended ideal water temperature is 125 deg F.

[Linda J. Foster]

I'd be afraid,,,

[Michael Larson]

Yes the water is too hot for safety.

Yes the water heater is old and likely beyond its expected service life.

The TPR discharge piping is of acceptable material. CPVC

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by mroberson

Water heater is past expected serviceable lifespan. Recommend replacing, and correcting TPR discharge with Metal piping. Recommended ideal water temperature is 125 deg F.

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Not an issue (unless required by local AHJ), but the TPR discharging uphill is.

[Ian A. Niquette]

My thought exactly Jeffrey. Should be able to drain by natural gravity.