Drip Pan Under Water Heater

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Drip pan under water heater.

Drip pans are required when tank type water heaters are installed in places where a leak could cause damage. Open the t p valve and completely drain the water heater. Installing a drain pan can be completed within an hour just make sure you have all the materials ready and read on to find out more. The pan must be a corrosion resistant metal of minimum 24 gauge or other rated material with sides at least 1 1 2 deep.

Once you are ready you will need to do the following. A drain pan is not required for a water heater in a garage. Offering strength and durability this water heater drain offering strength and durability this water heater drain pan is made from no break injection molded polypropylene. It is placed under the water heater and is an extremely important safety feature.

If you d like to go the diy route you can use this step by step guide to installing your drain pan. With assistance lift the empty. A drain pipe should be connected to the side of the pan made of material rated for water supply pipe which means that pvc is not acceptable. We can think of six different reasons why water would be in the pan under your water heater.

Use under a water heater to prevent damage from water heater leaks or temperature and pressure valve released condensation runoff. The plumber s choice 28 in. Use with electric water heaters only. In a basement with a concrete floor damage isn t generally a concern.

Disconnect the service lines attached to your heater. Step 1 turn off power and water. If you have an electric. It s the device on the top or side of the water heater with a small flip up arm that opens when the water temperature or pressure in the tank is too high.

A water heater drain pan works as a drip collection unit. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Sunday july 1 2018. Galvanized water heater drain pan model 20932 47 80 47 80.

They re meant to catch the slow leak that no one notices. Camco 22 in aluminum water heater drain pan with fitting. Disconnect any service lines and shut off the main power if you have an electric heater. Shut off and disconnect the water lines connected to your heater.

Shut off the water lines leading to and from your water heater. These pans are not meant to protect from a catastrophic tank failure. The tpr valve temperature and pressure relief is leaking.