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Exploding Water Heater

Be sure to get your water heater inspected and pressure relief valve looked at.

This water heater exploded.

Also... see this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGWmONHipVo&feature=related

Posted by John McKenna on 08/15/2008 10:06 PM

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10 Comments on Exploding Water Heater

AUG

2008

Yikes! That looks pretty bad. I am guessing that the HW Heater was located in the attic above the garage to have done that much damage to the roof structure?

Great picture John. Pressure relief valves are much cheaper than this repair. Always install a new one with the new water heater.

Wow, that's some serious damage. How often should they be inspected?

Im speachless........

AUG

2008

Oh my goodness. This is seriously a bad situation. We have seen these sorts of issues before and they are never good.

AUG

2008

Oh My Gosh! I've heard of this happening before but most people tell me it's very rare. After seeing this picture, I think I will certainly give it more priority. I hope no one was injured.

AUG

2008

Have your water heater inspected once a year. Change out your T&P valve every two years.

See Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGWmONHipVo&feature=related

SEP

2008

Thanks for sharing John!

SEP

2008

Ouch, did it shoot through the roof there? Duh, I guess I can watch the you-tube - never mind - Thanks for sharing. ~Rita

AUG

John, That is a great example of what can go wrong with a hot water tank. The Mythbusters episode is great too. It really illustrates the danger involved when the equipment is deficient.

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