Testing a TPR Valve

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Originally Posted By: dbush
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Any suggestions on how to test the pictured TPR valve?


http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/usrimages/tprvalve.JPG

The bad thing is the seller told me that the home was just inspected a year ago, and no one mentioned that this could be a problem.

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Dave Bush
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Originally Posted By: gbeaumont
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Hi Dave, it’s chainsaw time…unbeliveable icon_confused.gif


Gerry

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Gerry Beaumont
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Originally Posted By: jmyers
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Hey,


Look at the bright side. You have found the only plumber that does not cut something out when it is in their way. ![icon_biggrin.gif](upload://iKNGSw3qcRIEmXySa8gItY6Gczg.gif) You know, like the floor joists they always hack!

Joe Myers

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Originally Posted By: dbush
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Yeah, but the bad thing is that I told the single mom that the best thing for her to do is cut a small hole in the sheet rock.

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Dave Bush


MAB Member


"LIFE'S TOUGH, WEAR A HELMET"
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Originally Posted By: jmyers
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Dave,


You are one of those plumbers that I am speaking of, right? Or should I say, ex-plumber? ![icon_biggrin.gif](upload://iKNGSw3qcRIEmXySa8gItY6Gczg.gif)

Joe Myers

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Originally Posted By: Steve Yared
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Do you guys recommend to people that they test them? I never do test them because they usually never reseal tightly and leave the valve leaking and then the seller wants it replaced.

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Steve Yared


The Home Examiner LLC


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www.thehomeexaminer.com

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Originally Posted By: jmyers
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Steve,


I never suggest you test them. If they are old you are better off replacing them and the unit they are attached to! ![icon_biggrin.gif](upload://iKNGSw3qcRIEmXySa8gItY6Gczg.gif) Like you said, they usually leak after you test them. So you have the number one reason not to do it.

Joe Myers