Hello,
I had an inspection (for clarity I am the potential buyer) done last week and I was told this:
(1) The water heater expansion tank is not secured properly and leaning. This can put excessive weight on piping which can cause a leak. Fittings are corroded and appear to have previously leaked and self sealed. Recommend proper support bracket be added and piping repaired by a qualified plumber
I had a few questions. Is it true that these quick disconnect fittings shouldn't be there on the TPR piping and it risks becoming disconnected at high pressure/temperature and potentially injuring someone? How serious are those leaks? My realtor had a plumber friend look at it and to "get it all right" it would cost around $1100. But, she couldn't tell me exactly what the plumber thought was wrong? I feel like I can mount the expansion tank myself, but how serious are these other problems? Are the a NOW needed fix? How expensive would it be?
Thanks you in advance!!
I had an inspection (for clarity I am the potential buyer) done last week and I was told this:
(1) The water heater expansion tank is not secured properly and leaning. This can put excessive weight on piping which can cause a leak. Fittings are corroded and appear to have previously leaked and self sealed. Recommend proper support bracket be added and piping repaired by a qualified plumber
(2) TPR piping is utilizing quick disconnect fittings. The inspector cannot determine if these will hold should the TPR release high pressure. Piping should be rigid piping rated for the high temperatures and pressures it may see during a discharge. Recommend repair.. |
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I had a few questions. Is it true that these quick disconnect fittings shouldn't be there on the TPR piping and it risks becoming disconnected at high pressure/temperature and potentially injuring someone? How serious are those leaks? My realtor had a plumber friend look at it and to "get it all right" it would cost around $1100. But, she couldn't tell me exactly what the plumber thought was wrong? I feel like I can mount the expansion tank myself, but how serious are these other problems? Are the a NOW needed fix? How expensive would it be?
Thanks you in advance!!
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