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First time ever installing a water heater, or doing any plumbing... (lemmy.world)
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[–] AnotherPerson@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's in a concrete garage, and a foam pad is recommended over a pan.

[–] ccunning@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I’ve never seen the foam pad before. What purpose does it serve?

My last place had a drain pan (third floor condo) which makes sense to me. My new place it’s on a raised platform in the garage.

[–] AnotherPerson@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

It provides thermal insulation since the tank is on a concrete slab.