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SixtyTwoNorth t1_iuucozh wrote

Reply to comment by syncopator in Electric water heater for outdoor shop, supply with garden hose. Any concerns? by syncopator

I can't see how it would be an issue to unhook the inlet, just plumb in a shutoff valve on the inlet. It should be fine to keep the power on to keep the water hot over night. Just make sure the relief valve works... :)

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syncopator OP t1_iuud4by wrote

> Just make sure the relief valve works... :)

Fo sho. I'll also make sure there's nothing important directly above it!

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SixtyTwoNorth t1_iuxnn56 wrote

Buddy of mine had the relief valve seize and his water heater. It literally exploded. Took out half the wall of the little closet it was it!

I check mine periodically now :)

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syncopator OP t1_iuyggrj wrote

Theoretically the tanks are supposed to go vertical when that happens.

Rumor is that a fun redneck game is to take one out to a field, block the TPR valve, crank the thermostat and let her fly.

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SixtyTwoNorth t1_iuzg1hk wrote

lol! I must be showing my true colours, but that actually sounds like fun!

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