Russel Ray, Property Consultant - systems: water heater

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Sometimes it really is that simple (plumbing)
I have this almost insatiable thirst for knowledge,
even to the extent that sometimes I just might be
willing to pay for it. Figure 1 shows the plumbing at
a water heater and storage tank at an inspection a
few years ago. Usually when I.... (read the article)

Water heater
A water heater can become an explosive device if
not properly maintained.... The United States
averages 50 water heater explosions each year,
one for each state (although I suspect California
with 37 million people has more.... (read the article)

Water heater explosion
Click here to watch a 1:36 video of a 12-gallon
electric water heater explode under controlled
conditions. The thermostat was stuck in the
on position, and the temperature and pressure
relief valve (TPR or T&P) was plugged. Thanks
to Jerry Peck, a property consultant in Florida,
and in whose field the explosions took place, for
permission to use the video. Depending on your
Internet speed, the video might take up to two
minutes to load and start playing.

What the heck were they thinking? (water
heater)
I did a home inspection a couple of years ago on a
property that had been completely renovated and
was quite gorgeous. Even the garage could have
been a nice home for the mother-in-law, even if
she was Rhoda or Marie.... (read the article)