[Esel Mann]

I see a vent on your water heater. Is it gas heated?

If so, please, spend the extra monies for someone qualified to install it. Think in terms of the installation cost over the life of the water heater. Just pennies a day.... Now where have I heard that before? I am sure many have done so themselves and nothing bad happened. I also know, it looks simple, but messing with gas is not something you want to do. Additionally consider that even the lowly boring water heater has evolved and of course the building codes have as well too. Thus it is important that it be installed based upon the current state of technology and codes and installed in such a way that any potential for gas leaks is minimized or held in check.

No, I am not a plumber, I don't play one on TV, and I do not write books on plumbing or plumbers. I do however lay pipe on occasion.

Yes (even though I don't know you personally) I do want you and your family to be around a while!