Drip Pan Under Water Heater

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.

Drip pan under water heater.

The plumber s choice 28 in. It is placed under the water heater and is an extremely important safety feature. 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. Shut off and disconnect the water lines connected to your heater.

Disconnect any service lines and shut off the main power if you have an electric heater. A water heater drain pan works as a drip collection unit. If you have an electric. In a basement with a concrete floor damage isn t generally a concern.

Disconnect the service lines attached to your heater. Free delivery with 45 order. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. The pan must be a corrosion resistant metal of minimum 24 gauge or other rated material with sides at least 1 1 2 deep.

Sunday july 1 2018. Shut off the water lines leading to and from your water heater. Open the t p valve and completely drain the water heater. They re meant to catch the slow leak that no one notices.

Item 543479 model 20844 0. Step 1 turn off power and water. 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. Use with electric water heaters only.

A drain pan is not required for a water heater in a garage. If you d like to go the diy route you can use this step by step guide to installing your drain pan. If you d like to be thorough you can also disconnect. The tpr valve temperature and pressure relief is leaking.

Once you are ready you will need to do the following. 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. With assistance lift the empty. Camco 22 in aluminum water heater drain pan with fitting.

We can think of six different reasons why water would be in the pan under your water heater. Galvanized water heater drain pan model 20932 47 80 47 80. These pans are not meant to protect from a catastrophic tank failure.