With assistance lift the empty.
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.
Once you are ready you will need to do the following.
These pans are not meant to protect from a catastrophic tank failure.
If you d like to go the diy route you can use this step by step guide to installing your drain pan.
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A water heater drain pan works as a drip collection unit.
They re meant to catch the slow leak that no one notices.
Open the t p valve and completely drain the water heater.
The tpr valve temperature and pressure relief is leaking.
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.
Step 1 turn off power and water.
We can think of six different reasons why water would be in the pan under your water heater.
It is placed under the water heater and is an extremely important safety feature.
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Disconnect the service lines attached to your heater.
If you have an electric.
If you d like to be thorough you can also disconnect.
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Shut off the water lines leading to and from your water heater.
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In a basement with a concrete floor damage isn t generally a concern.
Shut off and disconnect the water lines connected to your heater.
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Drip pans are required when tank type water heaters are installed in places where a leak could cause damage.
A drain pan is not required for a water heater in a garage.
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.
Disconnect any service lines and shut off the main power if you have an electric heater.
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