DBS2071
New Member
Hi everyone I've been lurking for awhile and have enjoyed the tips. Well...I installed by water heater today. From reading this forum I decided upon a Rheem. Install went pretty smooth. But before my questions, I do have to share a bit of my stupidity. I hooked up everything, water, gas, vent, earthquake straps, (Chino Hills, CA). tested everything, lit the pilot and it stayed on like it should. Turned the temperature control to 120° and nothing. Would not fire up. I sat thinking what could be wrong. After about 20 mins. and no fire I figured it must be a bad thermostat. I figured I'd have to call Rheem on Monday. That was until my neighbor and his wife came over and after about a minute of them staring at the WH, the wife asks shouldn't this knob be tuned to on not pilot. Geez, I'm a moron. Works like a champ now.
My questions now. The T&P valve is dripping. Could this be a bad valve? Second, When running the pipe from the T&P valve can a flex line be used or does it have to be hard piped?
Thanks, Brian
My questions now. The T&P valve is dripping. Could this be a bad valve? Second, When running the pipe from the T&P valve can a flex line be used or does it have to be hard piped?
Thanks, Brian