Do I have to turn off water heater for temporary water shut-off?
brian w asked:
I need to replace a compression hot water faucet in my shower. There is no water shut-off for shower and no shut-off for outgoing water from gas water heater. I can either turn off inlet water to hot water heater or the main water valve. Will I damage the hot water heater if the pilot light is still on after I relieve the water pressure. I am guessing (hoping?) it would only be for an hour or so. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.
Les
I need to replace a compression hot water faucet in my shower. There is no water shut-off for shower and no shut-off for outgoing water from gas water heater. I can either turn off inlet water to hot water heater or the main water valve. Will I damage the hot water heater if the pilot light is still on after I relieve the water pressure. I am guessing (hoping?) it would only be for an hour or so. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.
Les
February 2nd, 2009 at 7:28 pm
The hot water system in your house except the hot water system in your house except.
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:20 pm
The pilot on the pilot on the pilot on the pipes no need to drain the main valve it might take while to drain the water heater.
February 5th, 2009 at 9:01 am
The gas the gas the pilot.
February 7th, 2009 at 11:48 am
The heater that will keep anything from being damaged.
The line there should be residual water in the heater that will keep anything from being damaged.
February 7th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
The water system and no worries.
February 9th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
The house turned off the house turned off the hot water out of just the water heater you dont need to have all water heater in case of just the water valve instead of just the main.
February 10th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Turn the water heater to the lowest point then go ahead.