Oh Great... Water Heater Leaked - Floorboards Soaked

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  1. Feb 18, 2015
    Nifty

    Nifty Administrator Staff Member

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    Oh fantastic! Water heater leaked and flooded the floorboards! Can't wait to see how bad the damage is.

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  2. Mar 19, 2015
    Smart Red

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    So, what's the verdict, @Nifty?

    Did the unit leak or did the safety valve blow? There are bases for water heaters that will handle a water leak for a while.

    Spouse always has complained the bringing water into a house is the worst thing Man ever did. . . just asking for problems.
     
  3. Mar 20, 2015
    Nifty

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    The unit leaked and needed to be swapped out. :(

    I tore out a bunch of the soaked floor, replaced the boards, and installed the new water heater.

    Red, I definitely agree with your hubby! :confused:
     
  4. Aug 20, 2015
    ArtisanKitchensWV

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    "Spouse always has complained the bringing water into a house is the worst thing Man ever did. . . just asking for problems."

    Hahahaha
     
  5. Aug 20, 2015
    Smart Red

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    Hahahaha, indeed! That's why we tore out a bathroom last week and intend to tear one out next week Water!

    In the newest case, tenants didn't know how to use a shower curtain. The first week after they moved in, the flooring was trashed and they complained the basement ceiling was leaking. Go figure!
     
  6. Aug 10, 2019
    Kamnera

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    Installed heater and fresh water tank today _ works great

    I have some detail work to neaten up, bur am very happy with the set up
     
  7. Oct 7, 2019
    TammyMowry

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    Haha the leaking and water all over the home is a daily soap. After the renovation, everything is under control.
     

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