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Old 10-02-2020, 07:12 AM
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Interesting idea. Wonder why they even put these things on a platform now that I am thinking about it.
Gas hot water heaters are elevated to prevent ignition of gasoline fumes that may be emitted from storage of gasoline in the garage. Apparently they are concentrated a foot, or so from the floor and up.