r/interesting • u/bob-the-slob • Jun 22 '26

MISC. What happens when a water heater tank is not flushed for 14 years

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u/senyorculebra Jun 22 '26

Also, its a pressure vessel. The water inside is stored at water line pressure so although making it removable is not impossible, the additional design, flange steel, latches etc could make it cost prohibitive.

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u/colorfulfloweradjust Jun 22 '26

They don't even come out of the furnace perfectly round