214First time ever installing a water heater, or doing any plumbing...(lemmy.world)posted 1 year ago byAnother Person @lemmy.worldin homeimprovement@lemmy.worldView comments40 commentssavehidereportSort:HotTopControversialNewOldYou are viewing a single thread.View all comments View context [ +- ]LordOfTheChia@lemmy.world1 point1 year ago*While not not necessarily required by code, a drain pan + a leak sensor in the pan are useful in mitigating potential disasters. Doesn’t have to be fancy either, they make smart leak sensors or basic ones that are just ear piercingly loud. permalinksavereportparentreply