Anode and T & P

Larry (from OSHA)

This question is for both homeowners and professionals.

Just curious here but do you ever (or almost ever) replace anodes and t & p's?

I think my tank was new in 2006 or so and this is the first time replacing the t&p. The anode gets replaced every few years because they are very inexpensive.

If you are a professional, do you recommend either of these as cheap insurance?

I obviously have too much time on my hands.

Still retired, Larry

mattmia2

I'd put in a powered anode if I still had a steel tank.

Larry Weingarten

Hi,
OF COURSE I suggest doing these things! Doing so can give you a fifty year heater that's safe. I check T&Ps first and if they don't behave, replace them. About 25% fail the test.

Yours, another Larry

guzzinerd

What are t & p's?

Mad Dog_2

Temperature 🌡 and Pressure relief valves on water heaters. Mad Dog

Mad Dog_2

I always suggest it ...no one ever does it...once in a great while...a handy homeowner. I've changed a few over the years, but don't even change my own. T & P valves I test all the time.  I try to change them irrespective, every 5 years .  Mad dog

Mad Dog_2

I've backed out many T&Ps to find the tapping & inside of valve nearly blocked with Mineral build up..scary! Mad Dog 

guzzinerd

@Mad Dog_2 thanks.  We have a 100gal commercial gas water heater and knew to change the anode but not the t&p, guessing it's over-do for testing

Larry (from OSHA)

Just a suggestion for guzzinerd - if you plan on testing it, plan on replacing it because it will probably start to keep dripping.......

Mad Dog_2

Just like steam trap testing...its great to see em open and close like a little neck clam (2.5 miles from where I sit!), but its more time  sensitive to pull the little cover and put in a Tunstall or B&J replacement Capsule! 
Mad Dog