The water heater started dripping over the weekend. It's in the attic, and I have a tray, and the tray is doing its job. I actually discovered the leak because the tray runoff pipe outside was trickling water.
We shut the water off at the water heater cutoff.
I ran the hot water until I gave up. It never slowed down.
I went back to the valve, and after a surprisingly small amount of pressure, the handle popped right off. It's stuck on. I need to get a replacement ASAP.
I've googled the model number on the handle, and there are actually a series of SKUs.
I see BRS, NPT, GWP, FIP, FPT, MHT. I have no idea. I figured you lot might be able to make sense out of this. I'm finding it a bit opaque.
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I found a scrap bit of pipe lying next to the unit, so if this helps...
Finally, is this a plausible replacement?
Yes it'll work fine.
You have a 3/4" ball valve with NPTF connections
BRS brass
NPT National Pipe Thread - these are tapered so they seal nicely but use some teflon tape.
GWP, FIP, FPT, MHT - no clue, however whatever you fine at the Big Orange or Blowe's that's a brass 3/4" NPTF ball valve will work fine.
FPT Female Pipe Thread?
The 600 under 3/4 means for 600 pound service - often more of a pattern type than pressure rating.
In reply to akamcfly :
That's awesome, and very greatly appreciated! Thank you!
This story is an example of why a guy should cycle those valves every so often.
And no, I haven't done any of mine for way too long.
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