So I wake up to my hot water heater leaking very badly from the inside, so it needs to be replaced. I've never done it but seems doable, will be about 60% the cost of having someone come and do it for me (plus the family gets to take warm showers this weekend).
The approach:
1. Two water pipes, two nuts, no problem
2. Gas supply, just unscrew and screw back on
3. Pressure relief valve. I assume I cut the copper pipe (see pic), get a new pressure relief valve, new coper pipe and solder in place as needed
I've never solder before but think I can manage especially since this is the pressure relief.
Am I on track?
Thanks.
Wayne C.