T&P on top of Rheem WH points to rear--prefer front left--225 deg CW or 135 deg of CCW?

[NSB00]

I have a new Rheem electric water heater that I am preparing to connect to the water lines.

The T&P relief valve located in the top points to the rear (the side opposite the junction box and heating elements). But I want it to point to the left front. Should I rotate it clockwise 225 degrees or counterclockwise 125 degrees?

I would think clockwise/tighter is better but 225 degrees is a long way around--I'm not sure I could get that much rotation if the factory really torqued it.

Any recommendation or common practice on this? Thanks.

 

[Tuttles Revenge]

If it was factory installed, its better to remove it, apply new thread tape or dope and reinstall it in the orientation you need it to be.

 

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[Jeff H Young]

Id follow Tuttles advice , however if when I went to looten it felt kinda loose , Id just tighten it the 220 degrees or whatever. but probebly have to unscrew it all the way

 

[NSB00]

Ahh--got it. Thanks.