How Do You Install A PVC For An Electric Hot Water Heater?
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) piping is commonly used on electric water heaters and will generally provide years of use without the corrosion found in other types of metal-based plumbing piping. To get the most out of your PVC pipe, make sure it’s installed correctly using the proper materials, is the proper gauge for cold or hot water use, and meets the minimum base standards for use on an electric water heater. Check to make sure the pipes, fittings, and valves being joined are made of the same type of plastic. It is not advisable to mix-and-match PVC and CPVC materials in the same project. Ensure the PVC you are using is made for the pressure and temperature of your electric water heater. You can check this using the water pressure gauge on the water heater and comparing your findings against the PVC thickness/use recommendations for temperature and pressure. Using the measuring tape, determine how long the temperature and pressure relief valve tube pipe will need to be from two inches b
