| > My question is: | > Do I have to rip up the concrete floor to put in a drain or can I just | > stick a plastic bucket under there to catch the water. | >
| > thanks | > the sagacious dolt | >
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| | | The proper "complete solution" is to put an overflow pan under the | heater and the bottom end of the pipe running down from the TP valve. | The drain from the pan is connected through hose or piping to a real | drain or a point outside the building.
WHAT IF MY HOUSE DRAIN IS 3 FEET HIGHER THAN MY WATER HEATER?
| | That way, whether it's the TP valve opening or the tank rusting out and | leaking, the water will be safely carried away.
MY PLUMBER PUT THE WATER HEATER ON 2X4 PT SLEEPERS.
| | Those overflow pans (plastic) are quite cheap, and very good insurance.
HOW DO I GET THE PLASTIC PAN UNDER THOSE 2X4'S? OR SHOULD IT GO ON TOP OF THE 2X4 SLEEPERS?
thanks the sagacious dolt
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