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I plan on tapping my water heater for water in case of emergency. Is this a dumb idea? Seems like the easiest large storage solution.
by rustybelt 6y ago
I plan on tapping my water heater for water in case of emergency. Is this a dumb idea? Seems like the easiest large storage solution.
- kingnothing 6y agoWater in a water heater may or may not be potable. If the heater is kept below 140f, the water is not safe to drink. There's also a question of various soft metals in the tank itself as well as any connecting plumbing that may leech into the water. That's not a concern in a life or death situation, but you generally shouldn't drink hot water from your tap. All in all, you're probably better off with iodine tablets or some sort of filter.
- myself248 6y agoHave you practiced it? It doesn't count until you have.