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exactly, you need to roll the wye up at a 45 degree angle so the vent will be above center grade.

I guess I did get a little Grumpy, sorry. I carried some of my aggravation into the forums. sorry basement_lurker.

looks like a lead stub but I cant see if thats cast its connected too.

drip tees are basically sediment traps to keep debree from clogging/damaging the regulator. some water heater manufacturers require this to maintain warranty. I did break a drip tee open one time in...

yeah, I don't think the N-36 is rated for hot water anyway.

Maximum Working Pressure: 200psi (14 bar), Maximum Steam Pressure: 15psi (103.4 kPa).

is that a full port ball valve you are using?

Not only does it make a world of difference it is mandatory, otherwise the pump will airlock. Its a 5/16 hole for waste water.

thanks for the pointers. Now do you have an open system or a closed system?
if you have an open system by adding a check valve to your water heater you will close that portion of the system so...

the mating faces of the union do all of the sealing, some plumbers dope the male threads just to lubricate them. Its usually not necessary to dope the mating faces but I have known plumbers including...

so you are not going to address thermal expansion in any way? you are relying on the thermal expansion to push against the cold inlet to relieve itself?
I recommend an expansion tank, or watts 530-c...

not sure what you mean about the check valve interfering with the T&P valve.
The only backflow that would occur would be the evacuation of the hot water distribution system. The N-36 allows the...

except for your re-vent below flood rim level. also, why did you individually vent the water closet. seriously over vented but perhaps thats code in your area.

sounds like you need to install the cold inlet line higher than the top of the heater. come out of the tank and run it up to a higher point than the top of the heater and then install your watts N-36...

either there is a flaw in manufacturing or there are some type of extensions that fit on the stubs to elevate it. I assume this is a claw foot tub? and is/was designed to sit on legs. or is it an...

I have always been suspicious of these types of preferred lists. And like other members here I hate the yellow pages, what a bunch of sales weasels they are. I'm guessing that Angie's list is simply...