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Nov 3, 2009, 08:59 AM
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| | | Enclosing an outdoor water heater
Does anyone now the best way to enclose an 80 gallon water heater to keep the rain off but still have access to it? It will be sitting on a concrete slab next to brick wall of the house. Thanks in advance, Tawnya
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Nov 3, 2009, 04:57 PM
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Pay to call speedball1 for advice ($.95/min) | Are the pipes libel to freeze outside or do you live in a warm climate? |
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Nov 3, 2009, 07:06 PM
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| Sure, it is called "Water Heater Enclosure". You can purchase it in Lowe's and Home Depot. The sell them in different sizes. You will need either 30"x30" or 36"x36" unit. See the pic.... | |
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Nov 3, 2009, 07:36 PM
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| This is an electric water heater from what I recall the first time the question was posted. A disconnect box, GFCI breaker and possibly a sub panel will be needed. I won't be seeing those enclosures in any Illinois HD or Lowes, we get a bit frosty in the next few months. | |
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Nov 4, 2009, 04:46 AM
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| Milo, Thank you so much. This is the answer to the question I was asking. I will be going to Lowes. Thanks again.
Ballengerb1, Thanks for your reply. We have the box and breaker set up. Thank you for your time and comments. | |
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Nov 4, 2009, 04:49 AM
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Pay to call speedball1 for advice ($.95/min) | Quote:
Originally Posted by Tawnya1957  Milo, Thank you so much. This is the answer to the question I was asking. I will be going to Lowes. Thanks again. | Hi Tawnya,
Please address Bobs and my concerns. What area do you live in and does it freeze where you line? | |
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Nov 4, 2009, 04:55 AM
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Nov 4, 2009, 05:04 AM
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Pay to call speedball1 for advice ($.95/min) | But do you have snow and does it freeze? | |
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Nov 4, 2009, 05:35 AM
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| Snow flurries at the most, occasional night time freezing in the 30's, rarely below 30. | |
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Nov 4, 2009, 05:46 AM
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Pay to call speedball1 for advice ($.95/min) | Has this heater been setting outside in the winter months with no freezing problems or is this a new installation? | |
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