Rheem Water Heater Release Valve

This valve can be used with all rheem tankless water heater models.

Rheem water heater release valve.

The ap12993c is the equivalent version with the watts 3 4 inch pressure relief valve model 3l 150. Taking the old valve off was a challenge because of the corrosion. This valve protects the water heater by relieving pressure and allowing water to escape as the water inside the cylinder expands due to heating. This valve allows water or steam to escape from the water heater if the temperature or pressure gets.

Tall 6 year 38 000 btu ultra low nox uln natural gas tank water heater model xg50t06en38u1 view the performance tank gas water heater. This is normal operation and safe. Rheem performance 50 gal. So i replaced it with this valve and it worked great.

This formed a crusty deposit around the drain hole which might hinder safety function iif the valve is binding. If the temperature and pressure rise beyond what the tank was designed to handle it could be hazardous for you and your family. During normal water heater operation a small volume of water may discharge from the valve during the heating cycle. This is where a temperature and pressure relief valve comes in.

My original rheem water heater pressure valve developed a slow leak. Also known as the temperature and pressure valve this device automatically releases excess pressure in your water heater system.