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Old 02-01-2022, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Greenjade View Post
I ran the hot water and put a cup under the pvc pipe that runs from the pressure release valve and after a while it had about an ounce or two of water in it. I have now put a small bucket there to catch the water. You can see from the photos that the water supply is on the back wall of the garage near the top of the WH but the water damage is on the adjacent wall near the wooden box that has the metal drain pan on it.

The WH is original as far as I know and the house was built in 2007

Could I just need a new drain pan and some repair to the water damage or it it best to replace the WH at the same time.

Does the pressure release always release a bit of water or is it kaput
IMO I would just replace the water heater (it’s only going to cause more problems) knock out all the birds (problems) with on stone (at once) then it will be good to go for another 15 plus years.

The stand probably made out of 2 by 4s, or may be metal? Probably just have to replace drywall covering it up.

Last edited by Topspinmo; 02-01-2022 at 10:22 AM.