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| Posted: Thu Jul 29th, 2010 06:45 pm |
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Jeeter Member
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I'll be installing a beautiful new gas water heater in my skanky, dark, damp cellar behind a curtain of cobwebs where it may be subjected to flooding. Twice in the past 38 years the water level has risen enough to douse the flame then receded rapidly through the dirt floor. This may not be your typical Martha Stewart cellar, but I can take some mitigating measures. I'm planning on installing a short water heater atop a 16" stand and carpeting the ground with plastic sheeting. I'm also considering placing the water heater inside a plastic or metal tub, maybe a foot or more deep, to help keep dirt and water at bay. Suitable tubs are hard to find, but a wheelbarrow tray might work. It would have to be fitted with a drain valve. But first I need a reality check, which is why I'm posting this harebrained idea. John
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30th, 2010 03:01 am |
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Ej Member 
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Keep in mind combustion requirements when placing your heater in an enclosure. I believe a stand would be better suited.
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30th, 2010 03:39 am |
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elenano Member 
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That said, I have to confess, Jeeter, that your hare brain has been a lot of fun! Randy Schuyler
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30th, 2010 07:27 am |
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eleent Member
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Hello: A really deep tray could backfire, filling with water from above causing the same problem it was there to prevent. If you know how high the water has ever been, move the base of the heater higher. Any chance the heater could go somewhere non-skanky? I've spoken with many heaters and they really do prefer dry Yours, Larry
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