TPR against drywall

[mnicholet (Mark Nicholet, Licence # 65349)]

Is there potential for the TPR valve to not operate correctly with the stem being tight against the drywall like this? Or will the spring mechanism still function correctly? Thanks

[mcyr (Marcel Cyr, CMI)]

I guess testing it to see if it works or will work on its on is out of the question Mark.

Nice pick up.

Marcel :)

[jkogel (John Kogel)]

That’s the before picture, this one is after they call the plumber back in.

John Kogel
www.allsafehome.ca

[jallingham (John Allingham)]

@mnicholet

Is there potential for the TPR valve to not operate correctly with the stem being tight against the drywall like this? Or will the spring mechanism still function correctly? Thanks

It won’t work. The TPR valve stem has to be able to move outwards.

[iniquette (Ian A. Niquette)]

@jallingham

It won’t work. The TPR valve stem has to be able to move outwards.

That would be correct. It will not work.

[rchorey (Ron Chorey II)]

Is it in a garage? Because the plumber just broke the firewall if it is by putting a hole in the drywall. He must be from here!!!

[jkogel (John Kogel)]

@rchorey

Is it in a garage? Because the plumber just broke the firewall if it is by putting a hole in the drywall. He must be from here!!!

Nah, the tank with the hole was inside. Better a 2" hole in wall in any case.

John Kogel
www.allsafehome.ca