What and where is the T&P valve? (Temperature and Pressure relief valve).

The Temperature & Pressure (T&P) valve is designed as a safety precaution in the event the cylinder reaches a hazardous condition.

If the pressure or temperature reach hazardous levels, the spring loaded valve will operate and release the pressure, or high temperature water into the safety discharge pipe, and hopefully to a safe discharge location. Due to the high temperature and pressures, these valves are threaded into the side of the cylinder, and have minimum pipe/connection lengths that have to be adhered to..

Older original T&P valve. Has a lever operation to test and release mechanism/ (solid brass)

The more up to date equivalent.

Has a control knob that has to be twisted to get the valve to operate.

If the system is discharging through the Tundish at any time, then there’s a fault!

It would be wise to contact a ‘Part G3’ qualified engineer to have a look!

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Updated 02/08/12