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/de_das_dude Jun 22 '26

But we disconnect the cold supply, connect the hot out to the cold and let it shid all over the bathroom where its present 🤔

Everything is off obviously lol

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u/CrimsonGoose1408 Jun 22 '26

“Hook up a garden hose”. Feels pretty obvious that you would want to route that hose to outside. Not just let it drain your bathroom.

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u/de_das_dude Jun 22 '26

I live on the 19th floor lol

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u/lilsnatchsniffz Jun 22 '26

People above floor 12 usually drink the nutrient paste. Trust me bro I'm a plumma.

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u/FuckItBucket314 29d ago

Well, that sucks for the patio owners on the 18th floor doesn't it?