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Water heater stand area damaged stained no overflow pan, hints from a home inspector
Water heater stand area damaged stained no overflow pan (smitty pan): possible problems here include stands which are weak and in danger of falling, floors under water heaters that sag
and/or are damaged, stands that are rotting from water damage, stands which are not secured to anything, such as stacked blocks or bricks, water or other stains around the bottom of the unit on the stand or on the wall, indicating past, or possibly ongoing, water leaks, etc. This problem should be relatively easy to repair but may require the temporary removal of the water heater. Stains which are noted should be reviewed with the owner. It's possible that an old problem has been rectified, yet stains or damages have not been removed. See fig. 4070. Should you require assistance you should contact a general contractor or a home repair service. Overflow pans for water heaters (commonly known as "smitty pans") are advisable but may or may not be required. To be effective, an overflow pan should be connected to a
34" pipe providing drainage to the outside of the building. Should the water heater or its piping leak, the pan will help protect the building from damage. Installation of a pan will require removal and reinstallation of the water heater. It is best to have a qualified plumbing contractor perform this modification.
Copper gas lines are not commonly used
PVC plastic gas lines: plastic gas line is very common
Flexible gas lines: flex gas lines commonly are used as connector lines
Galvanized gas pipes or fittings
Copper brass drain lines
Cast iron drain lines
Galvanized drain lines
ABS plastic drain pipes are quite common
Orangeburg or fiber drain pipe:
Orangeburg
Clay sewer lines
Municipal water supply
Private water well
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Water heater stand area damaged stained no overflow pan, home inspection hints
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