Suppose there is a slight leak from the valve and the discharge is outside. The outside portion could become blocked with ice. If the T&P valve should really have to do its job it can't because of the ice jam.
Probably highr than 98%.
My point is also a fact, Bozo.
I'm the one who posted *not* to run them outside in freezing temps. Not once, but a few times in this thread. And I was also the *first* one to post it.
Clark is just a pet that's been following me around for a few weeks.
Try and keep up!
Oh my, you don't see the reason not to do it...
Try this for one, "because it's against code"!!!
What do you think is going to happen to a slow drip in freezing conditions?????
You obviously don't know anything about them or the codes that pertain to them.
Kjblow is so eager to fabricate faults and inaccuracies he often takes the dialog out of context.
Meat Plow wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@news.alt.net:
Yup. He's just a dancing monkey boi.
wrote in news:2064e$46dd7170$9440c41e$22185 @STARBAND.NET:
Ok let us look at your point (other than the one on your head).
By your advise it's ok to run a drain up from the T&P as long as the weather isn't freezing. Gee, that just exposes the household to danger any time at all because of a corroded T&P. Not so good hunh?
Now try to get your act together and stop giving bad advise. Got it?
GOOD LUCK.
This was written just for him.
Sigh:
"IRC P2803.6.1 Requirements of discharge pipe. The outlet of a pressure relief valve, temperature relief valve or combination thereof, shall not be directly connected to the drainage system. The discharge from the relief valve shall be piped full size separately to the floor, to the outside of the building or to an indirect waste receptor located inside the building."
Here's why:
"People don't like to test their T&Ps. But then, we don't think it's so much fun to wake up in the hospital, or to patch a big hole in the roof, either. When water heaters explode, it's catastrophic. People are injured or die; buildings are severely damaged. Test your T&Ps! And one more thing: T&P drain lines should go down and out. Never up. If the valve opens, water will pool there and corrode it shut. Or freeze in the line in colder climes. We've seen lines plumbed uphill so many times we've lost count. But there SHOULD be a drain line, usually to within about six inches of the floor, or plumbed outside. That's code around here [California]. It's to prevent you from being scalded if the valve should open while you're standing next to it."
It is the White Man's Burden to enlighten the benighted. I'm glad I was able to assist you.
"IRC P2803.6.1 Requirements of discharge pipe. The outlet of a pressure relief valve, temperature relief valve or combination thereof, shall not be directly connected to the drainage system. The discharge from the relief valve shall be piped full size separately to the floor, to the outside of the building or to an indirect waste receptor located inside the building."
"HeyBub" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@news.supernews.com:
I'm about to decide that all kj has to offer is abuse, antagonism, and an obsessive/compulsive disorder but I admire your attempt to educate him.
Thank you. It's nobless oblige, to those to whom much is given, much is expected.
I got that you're a d*****ad along time ago.
Looking for a treat tonight?
This was written just for you...
"Can't fix stupid"
No assistance needed, I already knew that.
You're the one who was questioning "why not run it outside to freezing conditions", Bozo!
First, you would have to know something I don't.
Good luck with that...
So why was you questioning my post? Or did you not see I was playing with my pet (Clark)?
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