Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Part II: Hot Water Heater Regs

The 75 gallon tank has been installed to replace the 65 gallon original one. A new expansion tank AND a drip pan were added too.  

Let's start with the drip pan:  a code requirement for a finished basement. And since we anticipate finishing the basement at some point, it was easier to add it now on an empty new tank, than an older filled one!  Less than $100.  So very grateful I mentioned the plan to finish the basement to the lead plumber. It was his suggestion to add it now rather than later. Great thinking Brad!

Now, the expansion tank:  another code requirement in Loudoun County. Apparently, they have a tendency to retire before a HWH, and yes, it had outlived its capacity to serve its purpose, so we got a new one. Approx $150

The Hot Water Heater itself:  we had room for the additional girth (same height tho).  It seemed a textbook replacement and within 3 hours, the plumbers were out of here and hot water was heating in the new tank! 

The next article will be back on the TRID guidelines for buyers and sellers.

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