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Can a water heater be retrofitted with a drip pan after installation without removing the water heater unit?
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I have heard of base-surround retrofit enclosures for a water heater but have not been able to find anyone that manufacturers or installs these types of systems. Anyone have any ideas of how to retrofit a water heater with a drip pan after it has been installed without removing the unit?
I have heard of base-surround retrofit enclosures for a water heater but have not been able to find anyone that manufacturers or installs these types of systems. Anyone have any ideas of how to retrofit a water heater with a drip pan after it has been installed without removing the unit?
3 Responses to “Can a water heater be retrofitted with a drip pan after installation without removing the water heater unit?”
February 2nd, 2009 at 9:38 pm
You will have to drain the unit/ lift it2 or3 inches/slip the pan under it then set it down.As long as your preasure release valve is plumbed to the outside you shouldn’t need a pan till your heater starts to leak.In which case you can put a pan in with the new one(much eaiser).
February 4th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Come on now, think about this. A 40 gallon water heater will weigh in at 320 lbs. plus the weight of the water heater.
I don’t think you want to do that. A 50 gallon is even more.
February 7th, 2009 at 2:00 am
nope you still have to drain and lift it