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Old 01-11-2024, 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by jswirs View Post
You must be joking. I would like to know how many hot water tanks have drain piping to the outside when the tank is located in the garage.
Not joking. It is a standard code requirement, and all new houses built in The Villages within at least the past 10 to 15 years have it. Some older houses may not have a drain pan, but one should be added when the water heater is replaced.