Originally Posted By: bandrews
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I don't know much about these cabinet water heaters.
Where would the tp valve be. Everything is enclosed, what do you inspect.
I don't know much about these cabinet water heaters.
Where would the tp valve be. Everything is enclosed, what do you inspect.
Originally Posted By: jpeck
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The top come off easily and the water heater is inside, with the T&P and everything else.
I've never seen one of these installed properly, mainly because of the lack of room between the top of the tank and the top cover.
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Jerry Peck
South Florida
Originally Posted By: bandrews
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The top did not remove very easily, and a sticker on the top stated that it was fragile. So i was not very forceful with it. Is it ok to have the tp not be visible. Shouldn’t the homeowner be able to see if it has a drip that may indicate proplems.
Originally Posted By: Blaine Wiley
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I found one the other day which must have been thirty years old. It worked. When I pulled the top off, there were three dead rats on the top. I went no further (except to leave the room to catch my breath
).I see two or three a month around here, and haven't seen any that are newer than fifteen years. Some of the tops come off easily, and some won't come off at all. All of them I've seen are installed in the laundry room and are inline with the washer and dryer. Great for folding room, I guess....
Originally Posted By: anatol polillo
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My mother has one of these. It is electric and at least 30 years old. Sold by Western Auto. Still works and keeps the kitchen warm in the winter.
Anatol
Originally Posted By: jpeck
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The T&P is supposed to be tested every six months, so, yes, it should be accessible.
I have never seen a water heater with a 30 year anode rod. After the first 5-10 years (depending on the anode rod), the tank begins to self sacrifice to the water. How long it takes to eat itself out and through the tank from the inside out depends on the tank and the water.
At 30 years old, I would want to replace the water before it fails and leaks all over.
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Jerry Peck
South Florida