fmwaz
New Member
Hello,
I am replacing an old 40 gallon water heater with a new 50 gallon Richmond water heater. The new water heater is larger in diameter and has a flat bottom that sits on the floor. The old one had three legs. The problem that I am running into is that there is a small floor drain (about 3" in diameter) 20.5" from the wall and the water heater is 21 3/4 " in diameter. If I were to raise the water heater up by 2" and leave 2" open in the front, it will fit.
Is there any code violation if I were to put the water heater on a pad made from concrete block?
As an alternative, can it be supported by three blocks (similar to the three legs from the old water heater) or does the entire base need to be supported?
Thank you
I am replacing an old 40 gallon water heater with a new 50 gallon Richmond water heater. The new water heater is larger in diameter and has a flat bottom that sits on the floor. The old one had three legs. The problem that I am running into is that there is a small floor drain (about 3" in diameter) 20.5" from the wall and the water heater is 21 3/4 " in diameter. If I were to raise the water heater up by 2" and leave 2" open in the front, it will fit.
Is there any code violation if I were to put the water heater on a pad made from concrete block?
As an alternative, can it be supported by three blocks (similar to the three legs from the old water heater) or does the entire base need to be supported?
Thank you