Here's one for the defect photo album...

[Eric Shuman]

This was one issue among many at this water heater. There was still a gas company red tag hanging on the water heater form 2000 saying it should not be used until properly installed. :eek:

[Richard Rushing]

That pinched hot water supply line doesen't look good, either...

RR

[Rick Hurst]

PICKY PICKY :)

Rich,

Thats one of those "cosmetic" issues.

[Richard Rushing]

Yeah, I know... too picky.

I guess the lack of a water shut-off valve and equipment bond wasn't important enough for the DIY'er to install either. :confused:

RR

[Bob Harper]

Aside from the venting, I like the crushed copper flex coming off the hot. Nice touch.

[Nick Ostrowski]

Bob, that's not a crushed copper flex line. That's a pressure reducing valve.

[Eric Shuman]

Yeah, pressure reducer! I couldn't remeber the name for that kind of valve! ;)

Not pictured:

No drain pipe at TPR vlave
No pan w/drain (heater sitting in dead center of house)
Combustible clearance issues in attic
Combustion air was limited

Eric