"chemqueries" wrote in message
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tell me whether I need to turn off the water heater. It is a gas
powered water heater. I asked several people at the hardware store, and
they said that I do not need to turn off the water heater, but I'd like
to hear your thoughts.

No reason to turn it off. You're not draining it and no water will be
flowing through it.

Also, if you have any other tips on this
project, please let me know. Thanks.

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