Water Heater Drip Pan Drain Line

Item 543480 model 20834 0.

Water heater drip pan drain line.

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. Installing a drain line for a hot water heater pan. Camco 24 in aluminum water heater drain pan with fitting. But if the termination of the piping is not readily visible such as if it is located under the house the water will continue to drain until the homeowner gets an.

This reduces the risk of water damage from leaks and aids during flushing. As water heaters age the inside tanks that contain water can weaken from rust and corrosion. It is placed under the water heater and is an extremely important safety feature. It s cheap insurance to prevent water damage to your floor walls or worse.

Even if you have an overflow pan with a discharge pipe dripping water can be an annoyance. Use under a water heater to prevent damage from water heater leaks or temperature and pressure valve released condensation runoff. If the water heater thermostat fails to turn off at its temperature setting and continues to heat the water indefinitely the tpr valve will open and let the overheated water out. Drain pan while always a good idea most areas require a drain pan with a drain line under it.

Use with electric water heaters only. A water heater drain pan is one of those things rarely mentioned until you already have a leak and it s too late. Code expert glenn mathewson describes 10 common water heater code issues including confusion about drip pans and drains unsupported expansion tanks and plastic vents lack of combustion air and more. This causes the tanks to leak and in some cases.

If the tank is rusted or the drain valve drips enlist a professional to install a new water heater or a. A water heater drain pan works as a drip collection unit. A properly installed drain pan that s connected to a drain pipe will catch water heater leaks no matter the severity. Installing a tank water heater might seem easy but homeowners who refinish their basements often create a number of code violations with respect to the water heater.