Was going to say, everything looks nice except missing drain pan, which I’m sure is code.
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Tylerdurdon@lemm.ee 10 months ago
No drain pan for when it eventually pops? Rest looks good!
GoTeamBoobies@lemmy.world 10 months ago
AnotherPerson@lemmy.world 10 months ago
It’s in a concrete garage, and a foam pad is recommended over a pan.
ccunning@lemmy.world 10 months ago
I’ve never seen the foam pad before. What purpose does it serve?
My last place had a drain pan (third floor condo) which makes sense to me. My new place it’s on a raised platform in the garage.
AnotherPerson@lemmy.world 10 months ago
It provides thermal insulation since the tank is on a concrete slab.
altima_neo@lemmy.zip 10 months ago
The drain pan thing seems to only be code in certain places. Over here they just need the foam block at the bottom.
LordOfTheChia@lemmy.world 10 months ago
While not code, a drain pan + a leak sensor in the pan are useful in mitigating potential disasters.
Doesn’t have to be fancy either, they make smart leak sensors or basic ones that are just ear piercingly loud.