Qod 10-30-2006

[Greg Bell]

Plumbing

I wonder what this plumber had in mind?

[Greg Bell]

I thought that I would help Gerry out with these questions.

[Greg Bell]

Another angle.

[James J. Rooff]

Thanks Greg for the QoD, I would like seeing it come back at least once in a while. Got to love some of the creative plumbers out there.

[Gerry Beaumont]

Originally Posted by gbell

I thought that I would help Gerry out with these questions.

Thanks Greg, good question & picture

Regards

Gerry

[wforsyth]

Well Greg...it's obviously a giant beer keg, with the pipes going through the wall to the refrigerator where they cool the beer to just the right temperature, and then release it with the appropriate "head" into the inspectors waiting mouth.

*Dedicated to Russel Ray*

[Leonard E. Ungar]

Wendy;
Why are you making a joke about this, this is a very good post for members education not about drinking beer [ GROW UP ]
Thank's Greg, know lets get some good answers !!!!!!!!!
There is more than one problem that's for sure.

[wforsyth]

Oh good Lord Leonard! It was a reference to RR's pipe over the stove. YOU grow up and quit yelling at people. Learn how to control your temper and lighten up.

[Darrell B. Hadler]

Electrical BX cable has no wire anchor at tank junction.
Plastic plumbing shouldn't run down close to the union. S/B 18" away
TPR discharge line improper

Thats all I could tell from the picture...I also don't think that fitting is made for pex piping? couldn't tell what its made from, but most pex I've seen require crimp rings.

[Brian E. Kelly]

I do not see a bond attached.
TPR piping is FUBAR
Should be metal piping out of hot water side.


Dr Seuss should not perform plumbing work.

And Thanx Greg, I love these QOD's.

[Bruce Thompson]

Thanks Greg,

I checked 3 (TPR, mismatched materials, BX not secured properly). I see several checked 4 things. I'd like to know for my own C.E., "what did I miss?"

Bruce

[Bruce Thompson]

It's hard to see, but are there multiple lines coming out of the TPR as well?

[Bruce Thompson]

and going back into the cold water?

[Greg Bell]

That is a good catch Bruce. There was a relief valve between the cold water supply and the TPR drain line. I am really not sure why they did this. Maybe some of the plumbers on here can explain.

I would like to hear what all of you thought before I share my thoughts.

Thanks for participating in the QOD.

[Greg Bell]

1. dissimilar metals
2. material not approved for drain line
3. Cold water line taps into TPR drain line
4. BX not secured
5. Blocked access to electrical timer box


Another item that you cannot see is the TPR drain line discharges to the floor. This is in a two story home with the water heater on the second floor.