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    Apr 5, 2011, 05:22 PM
    Should my hot water heater be located near my sump pump?
    Should my hot water heater be located near my sump pump?
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    Apr 5, 2011, 05:38 PM
    It really doesn't make any difference unless you want to put your drain pan line to run into it then I'd put it close. Why the question?
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    Apr 5, 2011, 08:42 PM

    I agree with ma, close would be nice as would a floor drain. Unless this is new construction put the heater where the last one was to keep the piping easy.
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    Apr 6, 2011, 05:23 PM

    Agree with answers above. Technically, both Sewer Ejector and Water Heater are closed, sealed, and independently vented systems so there is no danger of crossover of any kind. Perhaps, I would just place the water heater the way so you have easy access to Sewer Ejector when in need of service.
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