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

Eric Shuman · #1 (**permalink**) 07-04-2007, 01:25 PM

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.

Richard Rushing · #2 (**permalink**) 07-04-2007, 04:10 PM

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

RR

Rick Hurst · #3 (**permalink**) 07-04-2007, 04:16 PM

PICKY PICKY

Rich,

Thats one of those "cosmetic" issues.

Richard Rushing · #4 (**permalink**) 07-04-2007, 04:24 PM

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.

RR

Bob Harper · #5 (**permalink**) 07-04-2007, 04:40 PM

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

Nick Ostrowski · #6 (**permalink**) 07-04-2007, 05:40 PM

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

Eric Shuman · #7 (**permalink**) 07-05-2007, 04:38 AM

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