On Tue, 6 Mar 2007 16:58:34 -0800, "Roger Shoaf"
wrote:

I would drain the tank, and shut off the pilot light. Having water sit will
only allow for the tank to corrode.


I saw a documentry about the CSS Hunley. It was removed, and
instantly started corroding faster, so they had to resubmerge under
water again.

I'm guessing air has a higher concentration of O2 than water.

tom @ www.Consolidated-Loans.info