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SixtyTwoNorth t1_iuxnn56 wrote

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

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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