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Can the temperature and pressure relief (TPR) valve discharge pipe for a mobile/manufactured home water heater terminate under the home?.When was a gas water heater first required to be elevated 18 inches above a garage floor?.Why should a tankless water heater have an isolator/service valve kit installed?.Does a water heater need a shut-off valve?.Why is the water heater older than the house?.What is required clearance for access and working space in front of an electric water heater?.

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What is the minimum clearance to doors and windows for an outdoor tankless gas water heater?.

Is it alright to have a shut-off valve on both the hot and cold water pipes at a water heater?.

Can you wire a 240-volt water heater with 120 volts?.

How can I tell if a water heater is HUD-approved for mobile/manufactured homes?.

Can you use a light switch for a water heater disconnect?.

Is the minimum size water heater inlet pipe 1/2' or 3/4' according to the building code?.

Where are gas water heaters not allowed to be installed?.

Can a Temperature and Pressure Relief (TPR or T&P) valve be mounted to discharge horizontally?.

Are water heaters required to be raised off the floor?.

Here’s links to a collection of more blog posts about WATER HEATERS: And, incidentally, the PEX pipe shown at the top of the page is wrapped tightly with insulation for two reasons: 1) to keep the pipe from fracturing during a hard winter freeze, although PEX has enough flexibility to resist a minor freeze, and 2) manufacturers specify that it cannot be exposed to sunlight.Īlso see our articles Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about PEX Pipe and Can I get insurance with PEX piping?

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So, the sum of all this is that it depends on which code is followed in your area and what the manufacturer’s installation instructions say.

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The PEX installation manual of Zurn, a major pipe manufacturer, also has multiple requirements for the distance of PEX from a water heater pipe connection and also from a gas water heater flue. The International Plumbing Code (IPC), which applies to us here in Florida and other areas, does not have the same stipulation.īut the IPC does require following the manufacturer’s installation instructions and some water heater manufacturers, especially of tankless water heaters, specify that PEX should not be directly connected to their product, with a minimum of 18” of other approved pipe at the water heater connection. The Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC 604.13) states that “PEX tubing shall not be installed within the first 18 inches of piping connected to a water heater.' But the UPC is not used in all jurisdictions. Read our customer reviews to learn more about us or our plumbing services.There is no simple yes or no answer to this question. Schedule a plumber if you need help installing a water heater. We’ve been using Rheem water heaters for over 15 years now – professional-grade – and haven’t had one go-back or warranty issue in all that time. In this case, having a middle man is a really good thing.ħ. If you’re Plumb Smart, there’s no such thing as an emergency! If there are problems, we’ll take care of them for you. Don’t confuse these reviews with Rheem via a licensed plumbing contractor.Ħ. Here are some reviews of Rheem via Home Depot. Buy it from a contractor, they deal with it for you.ĥ. One week of cold showers? Your wife will be pissed. If that thing goes south during the warranty period, you’re screwed. Think about this: You buy it from Home Depot, you have to deal with it.

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Professional grade (Licensed contractor). Do you have a truck to haul it back? The time? The patience? You can’t return it to Home Depot either! You better do some checking on where it has to be returned if it goes south on you.Ĥ. Think about the opportunity cost here for a minute. If there’s a leak, you have to return the water heater first. They sacrificed their reputation for the almighty dollar.ģ. IMHO, Rheem has shot themselves in the foot here. They don’t have the same quality parts as a professional-grade water heater. Call Home Depot and let me know how that goes for you.Ģ.

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Did you install it? Well, you’re now the contractor. So if your water heater quits working because of a parts problem, you’re waiting at least a week (at the minimum!) to get going again. Why Should I Not Buy a Rheem Water Heater from Home Depot?ġ.

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