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Old 11-01-2021, 10:34 AM
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wood? i would suggest that the base be strong enough to support 40-50 gallons of water and the water heater..12-15 years is along time....8.3 pounds per gallon plus all
the extra chlorine added to kill the germs.. Lowes and Home depot sell very nice metal
bases ... plumbers dream