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Remove the Deteriorated Water Heater Unit

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63 year old water heater is 53 years past it’s shelf life. 🤯 #diy

What happens here

Following the irreversible failure of a plumbing component due to extreme corrosion and calcification, the video proceeds to show two individuals collaborating to remove the large, old water heater from a confined space. Its compromised structural integrity and failed fittings necessitate its complete replacement. This step illustrates the ultimate consequence of inadequate maintenance, where a unit reaches end-of-life prematurely or catastrophically due to corrosion that could have been mitigated by regular draining, flushing, and inspection of components like the drain valve.

Goal: Safely remove the severely damaged water heater from its installed location, which is necessary when components have failed beyond repair due to neglect and corrosion.

Tools and materials

  • Dolly or Hand Truck
  • Safety Boots
  • Strap Wrenches or Large Pliers
  • Work Gloves

What they say

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That's just metal just broke off. How much damage does this metal pipe have to go through in order for it just to break off like that? Oh, look at this thing. Getting this thing out of the dungeon finally. It's all vertical now.

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