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    Oct 20, 2013, 05:18 AM
    My water heater roof vent leaks water when it rains
    Why does water leak down my water heater roof vent down through the water heater on to the drain pan where it sits, specially in heavy rains?
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    Oct 20, 2013, 06:08 AM
    Because you have no cap on your heater exhaust vent.
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