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Can someone explain why there is water build up in the basin of my water heater? Is this normal? : r/HomeMaintenance
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![Is the diameter of the drain pan too small for this water heater? The water heater seems crammed into the pan and not wide enough to cover the TPR valve. This was Is the diameter of the drain pan too small for this water heater? The water heater seems crammed into the pan and not wide enough to cover the TPR valve. This was](https://i.redd.it/wqpd8ej8ju531.jpg)