Keep your tank!

[Moonstruck]

Good Morning America.
it's a little bit tiring to think that as you all looked forward to bed I was rising at 6am and getting it on for another day. At least I was until a hissing and spurting disturbed my first cup of "Rosie lea".
Being an engineer in another life I was practicing good planned maintenance when I replaced my water heater a couple of years ago. The first had lasted over 20 years(I think) so I looked forward trouble free.
Imagine my disappointment to discover that some welder at Atwood had bodged his supply fitting, burning through the tank with the business end of a brazing torch, and concealed his crime with goodness knows what. Sh*t happens!
The moral of the story is: I will never again stare at the detritus of my workshop and tell myself that I really ought to tidy up and throw out.
I kept the tank from the one removed and I'm pressing it back into service.
Cue little dance!!! Lol!

[Aviator]

I can't wait to show your post to my wife! There is a reason for my clutter.

[Moonstruck]

6.35 and on the forum! No wonder your wife goes on!! Get out in that garage and throw out the National Geographics and the BBQ that's beyond repair! Lol!

[xrvr]

Old parts save the lives of new stuff all the time. Clutter is good, neatness is bad! Jim

[rogerdodger]

Yep. As soon as I throw it away, I need it.

[wahoonc]

Originally Posted by rogerdodger

Yep. As soon as I throw it away, I need it.

Or buy a replacement piece and find the one you misplaced...

Aaron

[Moonstruck]

After a bit if fabrication - I wouldn't lie about that - plumbing and head-scratching on the electrical bits, I am back on with hot water. She seems to run a bit hotter but the stat is cutting in and restarting when I run the water. A good day's work!