TPV PEX routing

[Michael W. Gault]

Would you fuss much about this PEX being routed just beneath the access cover? I'm tempted to...

If so, why?

The plumber did save himself one more elbow and crimp one less joint...

[Michael Larson]

Well it doesn't obstruct but could have been better.

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Looks as if the PEX is touching the access cover...over time this will wear the PEX (from water surge/vibration) causing a leak.

[Michael Larson]

Originally Posted by jjonas

Looks as if the PEX is touching the access cover...over time this will wear the PEX (from water surge/vibration) causing a leak.

It's not a pressurized line but from the TPR, I assume.

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by mlarson

It's not a pressurized line but from the TPR, I assume.

Is PEX allowed on a TPR ???

[Michael Larson]

PEX is fine. CPVC is fine. PVC is not

[Michael W. Gault]

Originally Posted by mlarson

It's not a pressurized line but from the TPR, I assume.

TPR Valve piping, yes...

[Michael W. Gault]

PEX is okay...

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by mlarson

PEX is fine. CPVC is fine. PVC is not

Thanks, I don't see PEX very often, and have never seen it on a TPR.

[Michael W. Gault]

Michael, you're too quick...


Yeah, it might rub, yeah it touches, yeah it might eventually rub a hole in the top (which should never be a leak....)


I just think it's poor workmanship... trying to save an elbow and two crimps...

[Michael Larson]

Originally Posted by mgault

I just think it's poor workmanship... trying to save an elbow and two crimps...

Agreed

[Greg Veal]

Michael

Is the Pex a 3/4" required size, or is smaller, as it appears to be. I probably would worry that the cover may fall off, be removed and left off permanantly, etc. allowing enough heat to escape, allowing for meltdown over time. Not likely, be I guess it could happen.

[Jack L. Gilleland]

The TPR line has to be full size from valve to end.