Questions and Answers for Everbilt 3/4 in. Brass Relief Valve

A:  You could connect PVC pipe or a hose to the drain side. You will need to use an appropriate adapter (1/2-in. female threaded) to adapt to your choice of piping or hosing.

A:  I would suggest that you attach a pipe to the female open end of the relief valve, then run the pipe to an available drainage site. If the valve is activated, or fails, you want the escaping water to be directed to a deposit site (drain), to minimize the spillage.

A:  Where ever you drain it to you should put it where you could see it every day as if you hide it you will not know when it fails

A:  These valves are preset to blow off if pressure exceeds 75 psi on your well system. Flow rate would be determined by size of line and amount of water in well tank. You rate could vary from 6-40 gpm

A:  Bob, These valves are only rated at 75PSI and used for water well applications and not city pressure. Please give us a call at 800-346-7611 so we can better understand your needs.

A:  A relief valve is used with well water systems. They are needed to prevent excess build up of pressure between pump and well tank. Most sizes are either 1/2" or 3/4" and the can be applied directly to the tank tee that is available at Home Depot. All are designed to release at 75 PSI. Thanks

A:  yes, it worked for my home.

A:  I have two rentals with wells and my own home is on a well and all use 3/4" pressure relief valves. My neighbor has an industrial irrigation well and it does use a 1 inch but that's not what you normally see (or need) on a residential well with a 3/4 horse and below pump.