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Originally Posted by REDCART
I’ve heard from people who have 5-6 year old water tanks that are beginning to fail, and while all water tanks will fail eventually, it would be helpful to have an alarm or alert at the first sign of tank failure. This could help mitigate water damage.
If anyone has installed a water alarm/alert in the water tank pan, which one did you select? The Internet shows dozens of products but the reviews are inconsistent and can sometimes appear biased.
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I wouldn't depend on the drain pan under the water heater to prevent water damage. The water in the tank has the same pressure as your house water, so the pan will only prevent water damage if you have a slow leak. One easy and simple thing to do is to buy several battery operated water alarms. You can buy the First Alert Model WA100 alarms from Amazon for about 10 dollars each in a 3-pack. I especially like them because they have a low battery alarm and a 6 foot optional remote wire. You can test them with water or by just putting your finger across the metal terminals. I would place one inside the drain pan and another one on the floor near the water heater. Another place to put them is on the floor behind each toilet. You are just as likely to experience a water leak from a toilet than from the water heater.