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Raising a water heater off the floor
Posted on 6/24/16 at 4:53 pm
Posted on 6/24/16 at 4:53 pm
So atmos came out to turn on my gas the other day, and told me before they turn it on I have to raise my water heater 18" off the ground (this was not the case previously, apparently.
So it's clear I need to mess with three things: the two gold hoses and the white duct above the water heater. So here are my questions:
Should I buy more gold hoses and try to attach them to the existing ones to get enough length to accommodate the new height? Never messed with them before and they don't look particularly flexible. I'd just replace them with new ones but they appear to be sautered to the main pipe and I don't know how to do that (or have the tools).
How do I deal with the main vent line? It looks like some hard ceramic (maybe even asbestos??) pipe. I can't just raise it into the attic because it turns once it goes through the ceiling and it hits the roof if I push it up. I think I just need to cut it, but I'm not sure how to cut something like that.
Sorry if the pics are sideways. I tried to turn them on the image hosting site but it doesn't always work for me for some reason.
So it's clear I need to mess with three things: the two gold hoses and the white duct above the water heater. So here are my questions:
Should I buy more gold hoses and try to attach them to the existing ones to get enough length to accommodate the new height? Never messed with them before and they don't look particularly flexible. I'd just replace them with new ones but they appear to be sautered to the main pipe and I don't know how to do that (or have the tools).
How do I deal with the main vent line? It looks like some hard ceramic (maybe even asbestos??) pipe. I can't just raise it into the attic because it turns once it goes through the ceiling and it hits the roof if I push it up. I think I just need to cut it, but I'm not sure how to cut something like that.
Sorry if the pics are sideways. I tried to turn them on the image hosting site but it doesn't always work for me for some reason.
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Posted on 6/24/16 at 5:02 pm to gorillacoco
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I'd just replace them with new ones but they appear to be sautered to the main pipe and I don't know how to do that (or have the tools).
Get a plumber out there.
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I think I just need to cut it, but I'm not sure how to cut something like that.
A hacksaw is probably the best bet if you don't want to disassemble it.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 5:17 pm to TU Rob
if you're messing with gas and don't know what you are doing I would get a friend that knows what they are doing or get a professional...
Posted on 6/24/16 at 5:37 pm to gorillacoco
I wouldn't frick too much with a gas heater. Let someone with a gas license work on it.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 6:07 pm to plazadweller
First off, you going to need a platform to sit the heater on. If you know how to weld, no big deal, just build one out of metal or have one built.
The copper water lines, add a union and add more copper flex line. Any hardware store has them. Make sure before starting any work that you drain the heater. Just hook up a water hose to the drain at the bottom side. Have the other end of hose outside.
The pressure relief valve, just add more line as needed.
Make sure you turn off the gas line. Once lifting the heater, you might need to replace the gas line too.
The vent pipe. Don't know what that is. You should be able to remove it to see what it is. That will tell you how to deal with that.
Once you replace the gas line. Mix a cup of water and dish soap. Once the gas is turn on, just wipe the gas fitting with the soapy mix to check for leaks.
The copper water lines, add a union and add more copper flex line. Any hardware store has them. Make sure before starting any work that you drain the heater. Just hook up a water hose to the drain at the bottom side. Have the other end of hose outside.
The pressure relief valve, just add more line as needed.
Make sure you turn off the gas line. Once lifting the heater, you might need to replace the gas line too.
The vent pipe. Don't know what that is. You should be able to remove it to see what it is. That will tell you how to deal with that.
Once you replace the gas line. Mix a cup of water and dish soap. Once the gas is turn on, just wipe the gas fitting with the soapy mix to check for leaks.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 7:12 pm to gorillacoco
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I have to raise my water heater 18" off the ground (this was not the case previously, apparently.
fairly new regulation...keeps them from exploding when people spill gasoline nearby, etc.
honestly, that is too much alterations to be trying to do yourself if you are not a plumber.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 9:12 pm to gorillacoco
Also how can new codes apply to something would be otherwise grandfathered in? I'd understand if you were installing a new water heater, but this is an existing water heater.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 9:14 pm to plazadweller
new gas service dictates following new code. gas is something to be treated with respect
Posted on 6/24/16 at 9:18 pm to mack the knife
Thank God I don't live in a state where you make an "improvement" every time a code changes. I work around a lot of old structures so I know plenty about gas utilities which is why I would never frick with any gas appliance.
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