Water heater relief valve?
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 9:22 am
I have a brand new 40 gal rheem water heater that I am installing in a few days. Anyway the drain pan for the heater has the standard pipe that connects to the outside edge. This in turn drains thru the floor or wall of your choice in case of a leaking unit / failure.
Now in the bottom of the new drain pan is a spot to drill a hole for the relief valve I assume. My question is do i need to drill that hole or is the pan drain sufficient for the relief of the water heater?
I hate to cut that pan if I don't half to...
Then again if it will help stop the floor a drywall from getting soaked I will.
Whats the right way guys?
Now in the bottom of the new drain pan is a spot to drill a hole for the relief valve I assume. My question is do i need to drill that hole or is the pan drain sufficient for the relief of the water heater?
I hate to cut that pan if I don't half to...
Then again if it will help stop the floor a drywall from getting soaked I will.
Whats the right way guys?