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Originally Posted by A Salt Weapon
True, however T&P valves fail more often than elements staying on.
I've never heard of anyone shutting off their water during vacation, but I guess that makes sense. Murphy's law and what not. Good way to have a bunch of busted pipes up here in winter.
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If you don't follow the maintenance instructions from the manufacurer, then yes, they can fail. In 22 years of plumbing, I can honestly say that I've NEVER seen an exploded water heater. I've have seen the aftermath of burst pipes too many times to count