Water Heaters - 10 Yr Old Rheem Gas Water Heater Missing Cover?

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wizardman
07-15-08, 07:30 AM
Hello All,

I'm selling my home and just had a recent home inspection. The inspector writes on the report- "120 degrees missing inner cover- possible backdrafting at lower level burner- Have checked by a plumer."

The water heater is a Rheem Gas water heater. The model number is 41V (and can't remember the last two digits).

Help????

Thanks!

Pulpo
07-15-08, 05:44 PM
Call them, see if they have the part.

KEITH SPECIALTY STORE
6791 Route 119 N,
Marion Center, PA
15759-7216 U.S.A.
phone: +1 724-397-8838
orders: +1 800-705-8838
fax: +1 724-397-2228
hours (ET): 8:00a-6:00p Monday-Friday,
8:00a-4:00p Saturday
594tough
07-15-08, 05:59 PM
That missing cover is a serious fire hazard...so do try to find one. You might just ask around and see if an old plumber has one kicking around the back of his truck.

Gunguy45
07-15-08, 06:03 PM
A good sheet metal shop with a quick look and a few measurements could probably bend up a suitable replacement
plumbingods
07-15-08, 09:42 PM
Go to your local plumbing supply house. They may take one off a returned water heater if you ask nicely (if they have one).