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Homeowner DIY Special

SuperTech
SuperTech Member Posts: 2,502
edited October 2023 in THE MAIN WALL

Found this on a call yesterday. The original power vent water heater was still in the basement. Note the melted Fernco couplings on top of the tank. You would think they would have figured out they did something wrong when components nearly caught on fire....

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MikeAmann

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  • Ironman
    Ironman Member Posts: 7,631
    And thanks to SharkBite fittings, they were able to DIY it.
    Bob Boan
    You can choose to do what you want, but you cannot choose the consequences.
    SuperTech
  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 11,305
    Ironman said:

    And thanks to SharkBite fittings, they were able to DIY it.

    Is there one on the gas?
  • CLamb
    CLamb Member Posts: 333
    DYI = Do Yourself In ?
    MikeAmann
  • PC7060
    PC7060 Member Posts: 1,547
    DJD775 said:
    That's the type of install that gives DIYers a bad name! I'm still not convinced it's not a Home Depot install. :D
    Or Craig’s list. 
    DJD775
  • PC7060
    PC7060 Member Posts: 1,547
    Nice heat traps on original work. 
    SuperTech
  • SuperTech
    SuperTech Member Posts: 2,502
    DJD775 said:
    That's the type of install that gives DIYers a bad name! I'm still not convinced it's not a Home Depot install. :D
    I didn't ask.  I know I was called there for a second opinion on a problem with the furnace.  Side job Bob condemned the control board. Neutral for the hot surface igniter was disconnected. 

    The water heater definitely came from Depot. I figured even side job Bob would remove the old tank.
    DJD775
  • SuperTech
    SuperTech Member Posts: 2,502
    CLamb said:
    DYI = Do Yourself In ?
    Yes. That was intentional 
  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 11,305
    SuperTech said:

    The water heater definitely came from Depot. I figured even side job Bob would remove the old tank.

    Probably doesn't have a vehicle that it would fit in. Or an appliance dolly.
    SuperTech
  • realliveplumber
    realliveplumber Member Posts: 354
    I hope you didnt leave without informing the homeowner of the problem. Thats a life safety issue.
  • SuperTech
    SuperTech Member Posts: 2,502
    realliveplumber said:
    I hope you didnt leave without informing the homeowner of the problem. Thats a life safety issue.
    I did. I shut it down and informed them that it was unsafe to operate. Took pictures and wrote up the hazards on my invoice.  Gave them a price for a proper power vent water heater.  Had them sign off on everything. If they want to turn it back on its on them. We don't have the right to red tag and disable equipment in my area unfortunately. It's also unfortunate that these installations don't require any inspection by the AHJ.

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