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To follow up: - tested the resting pressure of the system: 70 psi - Ran full hot water for ~10 minute. After turning off the hot water, the pressure in the system slowly rose to ~150 psi, which is where the T&P kicked in and started relieving the pressure. - Turned off main valve to house...

Will do. I've got one of those hose bib pressure gauges coming tomorrow. I will probably add a T to the system at a later date and add a pressure gauge permanently, but for now I will use a removable gauge.

Hi all, The last time I posted here was 10 years ago for a HWT issue related to our old house, now I have one with our new (to us) house. The house is 40 years old, but with a new gas HWT installed in 2019. The HWT and associated plumbing was done by a local plumbing company, but it looks like...

Correct. West coast BC, pretty seismically active.

Great. Thanks so much!

Looks like you are right. Found what looks like that valve. http://www.directindustry.com/prod/conbraco-industries/thermostatic-expansion-valves-9063-686413.html Water has been pouring through it since ~Jan, so I am guessing the current owners are going to have a monstrous water bill. I just...

Hi guys/gals, I'm a bit of a greenhorn when it comes to these things - I have some basic knowledge of these subjects, but I am a little confused here. Backstory: I am buying my first house and had an inspector go through it. The report came back clean, save the HWT. The house has been...