Originally Posted By: apfaff
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Originally Posted By: jpope
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, but I am sure that t is not a T&P.
It's on the cold water side and is not attached to the tank. It can't provide over-temperature protection as it is installed.
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Originally Posted By: bking
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I agree with jeff
Originally Posted By: jrivera
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Aaron I agree with you, because somewhere, sometime today you said to yourself …
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Originally Posted By: bkelly2
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It looks like some sort of regulator Aaron. I agree with Jeff it is not a TPR valve. I also do not think it is a Watts 210 Valve. Is this system on a well?
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Originally Posted By: lungar
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Why is there a screw lolly column next to the other lolly column???
Originally Posted By: bkelly2
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Isn’t the column in the background just a column?
http://plateaupress.com.au/wfw/lollycol.htm
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Originally Posted By: cmccann
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Not to be a plug, but it’s freakin old, replace the water heater. Jeez O’pete.
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Originally Posted By: bkelly2
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| cmccann wrote: |
| Not to be a plug, but it's freakin old, replace the water heater. Jeez O'pete. |
I concur 
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Originally Posted By: phinsperger
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I’m hesitant to recommend replacing anything just because its old. I could assume that because its old its corroding on the inside, inefficient, etc. which may very well be the case. But unless I can have give some other collaborating reason, personally I would rather not recommend replacing anything just because its old. If its safe, still functioning as intended and show no signs of failing in the near future.
That just me I guess.
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Originally Posted By: kelliott
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1970’s???
Geez, it’s long ago dead! Water heaters ARE dead because of age. It’s got to be full of deposits, and the anode tube is gone because of age, unless you have clear evidence someone replaced it. (not likely) And the age, and lack of replacement evidence indicates it’s not there. I can’t believe it’s not leaking from a rust leak yet, but I’d have to inform the client that it could spring a leak at any moment. Condemn it to death and recommend a decent burial. (city landfill)
I agree with Jeff, that’s no TPR valve. Looks like a high pressure regulator. Don’t know why it would be on that cold water line by water heater inlet.
Originally Posted By: apfaff
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Thanks for you replies. I got into it with the Realtor who was trying to claim it had to be a significant defect, and needed to be inoperable or a safety hazard. I can only do so much, buyers want it replaced, and were taking on the numerous other repairs since the water heater is a easily replaced item that seldom costs more than $800 it is simple negotiation.
The adjustable columns were to support the numerous structural defects. it had a 2x4 wall supporting the ends of all the floor joists, which were only bearing on 1 1/2" or less each end. The wood was crushing on the joist ends, the supports were bowing and missing several studs. The wall needed to be rebuilt and the interior jacked about 3", and you know what that will do to plaster walls. All in all I think replacing the water heater was a small price to pay.
I don't think this was a regulator, it is mounted off line, no way to reduce pressure like this.
I think it was some sort of pressure release or air bleeder.
I wish I had looked closer but I figured it was a no-brainer for replacement.
Oh yes, the home was inspected two weeks earlier and got a clean bill of health. The sellers said I was overstepping my bounds by pointing out all the structural support issues.
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Originally Posted By: thejnicki
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TPR cannot have a threaded end…If thats what it is.