Electric Water Heater Inspection

[sidnamshe1]

This is our first home, and I am still learning to know about many things in our house, your video on electric water heater which we have it, and I must say your video was of great source of info. to us.

Thank you very much.

[youfillintheblank1]

ummmmm.....that's an electric water heater, not gas or oil.....why does it have to be 18 inches off the floor???

[WinglessRaven]

@youfillintheblank1 To keep the bottom of it from rusting out, since concrete absorbs water.



[Serostern]

@youfillintheblank1 When thermostats switch they can create sparks.

[AustinAngler]

@youfillintheblank1

the same rule applies, gas or electric. the code states water heaters having an ignition point and heating elements have an ignition point. this is a good question and a common misconceeption.

[irish89055]

@youfillintheblank1 18inches off the floor is a requirement in garages where fumes may exist..though putting a water heater off the floor with a few bricks is good idea on concrete..

[s7rey]

good video! thanks for sharing

[plumberx]

Good Information nice videos thanks for showing it

[wiley0714]

Im more concerned that its armored cable, and the water heater has its 240 red line to a neutral line (not marked in black tape that its a hot line).

Also since the ground Im sure, its via the tanks interior which would ground to the armored cable the water heater is ungrounded. So if it does leak and spray onto the floor you will step in the puddle, and touch the ungrounded tank. FUN 240 Volts.Yeah Baby.enjoy that 80 gallon tank.

PS electric water heaters need not be 18 inches for the floor

[TexasHomeInspector]

I noticed that the cold water ground connection is on the hot water pipe basically negating the protection to the electrical system.

[inspectjacksonville]

Looks like Henry the Handy Man installed that water heater.