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    Nov 26, 2010, 07:13 AM
    Leaking hot water heater
    I had to turn off my hot water heater for two days due to a broken water line into the house. Now after I have turned it back on the water pan under the heater has filled with water. Any reason the two things. Are connected, or do I have a second problem?
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    Nov 26, 2010, 07:22 AM

    The first thing to do is to localize the leak. Open the bottom inspection plate band tell me if there's water on the insulation? If there isn't does the T&P valve terminate above the pan? Back to you, Tom
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