Drip Pan Under Water Heater

Shut off and disconnect the water lines connected to your heater.

Drip pan under water heater.

The pan must be a corrosion resistant metal of minimum 24 gauge or other rated material with sides at least 1 1 2 deep. If you d like to be thorough you can also disconnect. 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 pans are required when tank type water heaters are installed in places where a leak could cause damage.

Once you are ready you will need to do the following. Disconnect the service lines attached to your heater. Use under a water heater to prevent damage from water heater leaks or temperature and pressure valve released condensation runoff. Free delivery with 45 order.

It is placed under the water heater and is an extremely important safety feature. Galvanized water heater drain pan model 20932 47 80 47 80. With assistance lift the empty. Step 1 turn off power and water.

They re meant to catch the slow leak that no one notices. Use with electric water heaters only. The plumber s choice 28 in. A drain pan is not required for a water heater in a garage.

In a basement with a concrete floor damage isn t generally a concern. Open the t p valve and completely drain the water heater. Disconnect any service lines and shut off the main power if you have an electric heater. Camco 22 in aluminum water heater drain pan with fitting.

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. Plastic water heater drain pan model 28pwhp 26 37 26 37. Sunday july 1 2018. These pans are not meant to protect from a catastrophic tank failure.

A water heater drain pan works as a drip collection unit. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. We can think of six different reasons why water would be in the pan under your water heater. If you d like to go the diy route you can use this step by step guide to installing your drain pan.

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. Item 543479 model 20844 0. Shut off the water lines leading to and from your water heater.