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Jeffrey M. Cohen · #1 12/30/11, 12:44 PM

Found this in yesterdays inspection. A hose was connected to TPR which lead to sump pit. Haven't seen this before and I don't think its a good idea. If tpr is leaking how will you know, so I called it out. Who else has a problem with this.

Jeffrey R. Jonas · #2 12/30/11, 1:14 PM

I would hope that everyone here has a problem with it. I know I do.

Btw... I would take that as a clue that the TPRV is actually leaking.

Bruce M. Graham · #3 12/30/11, 2:46 PM

The word Whip comes to mind

Michael Larson · #4 12/30/11, 2:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjonas

I would hope that everyone here has a problem with it. I know I do.

Btw... I would take that as a clue that the TPRV is actually leaking.

Maybe KEVIN will chime in.

Joe Funderburk, CMI · #5 12/30/11, 2:49 PM

Piping has to be approved for distribution piping. "Hose" is not.

KEVIN WOOD · #6 12/30/11, 4:07 PM

Sorry I only follow the InterNachi plumbing inspection guidlines and am not a Code Inspector but right it up anyways and back it up by the 2006 RBC.

Jeffrey R. Jonas · #7 12/30/11, 4:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwood

Sorry I only follow the InterNachi plumbing inspection guidlines and am not a Code Inspector but right it up anyways and back it up by the 2006 RBC.

So, since you are not a code inspector, you are saying this is okay???

Kevin, meet "The Meeker". "The Meeker", meet Kevin.

I don't know what else to say!!!

Joe Funderburk, CMI · #8 12/30/11, 4:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjonas

Kevin, meet "The Meeker". "The Meeker", meet Kevin.

I don't know what else to say!!!

Funny, I don't care who you are!

Jeffrey R. Jonas · #9 12/30/11, 4:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfunderburk

Funny, I don't care who you are!

I suspect "The Meeker" may take issue with it!

KEVIN WOOD · #10 12/30/11, 4:36 PM

Does InterNachi say it is OK! I think not.

Jeffrey R. Jonas · #11 12/30/11, 4:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwood

Does InterNachi say it is OK! I think not.

And the back-peddaling begins...!

Bob Elliott · #12 12/30/11, 6:44 PM

End of hose is not visible to view leaking ,pipe should be the same as that approved for water supply pipe,see no required 1/4" per foot slope.(no threaded pipe allowed to prevent additions is allowed)(Nice workaround attempt)

Last that thing can be kinked.

Note: get a battery backup on that sump and must be in the sticks as I see it is propane energized.

Rick Strand · #13 12/30/11, 6:57 PM

No drip leg on the water heater either.

KEVIN WOOD · #14 12/30/11, 8:16 PM

Wow! I can't believe how much I have learned from the MB today.

KEVIN WOOD · #15 12/31/11, 3:36 AM

The T&P (Test and Pressure) valve on water heater needs a 3/4 threaded pipe to extend within 6 inches of floor for safety. (PVC is not approved for hot water use). I recommend repair by a qualified person. You must also have an air gap on the end of it to make sure it is not defective.
You will have to look close on the discharge pipe to make sure it is not approved for the discharge temperature before assuming that the PVC will not be OK.
Remember for all those that are new 150 PSI and 210 degrees F is needed stamped or written on the discharge pipe itself.
Nice comment from Rick!

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