Electric Water Heater Drain Pan

Open the t p valve and completely drain the water heater.

Electric water heater drain pan.

The plumber s choice 28 in. Place the heater inside of the drain pan and reattach the water lines. Find water heater accessories at lowe s today. Eastman electric stainless steel water heater installation kit.

Camco 24 in aluminum water heater drain pan with fitting. They re meant to catch the slow leak that no one notices. Set your store to see local availability. Plastic water heater drain pan model 28pwhp 26 37 26 37.

The valve releases water to avoid a disastrous tank explosion and is a required component in every water heater. Deep drain pan will contain any minor discharge or dripping and thereby protect your floor from staining bulging and swelling. Drain pan while always a good idea most areas require a drain pan with a drain line under it. Product overview protect your property from water damage with this ultra sturdy water heater pan.

This reduces the risk of water damage from leaks and aids during flushing. These pans are not meant to protect from a catastrophic tank failure. For pricing and availability. A slow leak will only drip every so often so you can feel inside the bottom of the tpr pipe with a finger to verify wetness.

Drip pans are required when tank type water heaters are installed in places where a leak could cause damage. Confusion about pans and drains. Free delivery with 45 order. A pipe runs from the tpr valve to within a few inches of the pan and the valve may need to be replaced.

Eastman nevercold universal 3 4 in brass water heater. Once you are ready you will need to do the following. Shut off and disconnect the water lines connected to your heater. Earthquake straps areas prone to earthquakes and some that are not will require the water heater to be strapped in place to prevent damage during a quake.

Close the t p valve and the drain valve. Item 543480 model 20834 0. With assistance lift the empty. When installed underneath your gas or electric water heater base this 2 5 in.

Disconnect any service lines and shut off the main power if you have an electric heater.