Electric water heater?

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by mgratton

Come to think of it, the outlets in my attached garage are located same height as the switches and receptacle's ground pins are positioned upward...

Perhaps we are one step ahead of the rest in safety.

Marcel,
This is pretty much standard practice here also. I can't remember the last time I saw a outlet installed lower than 36-40 inches in a garage (whether attached or detached).
Jeff

[jhugenroth]

Originally Posted by sparksnmore

The T-stat on a residential electric water heater are #1) sealed contacts and #2) more than 18" above the bottom of the water heater so there is no reason to elevate the tank.

EVERY one? Even older models?

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

Originally Posted by mlarson

A spark is an ignition source period for any flammable vapors present at sufficient levels to ignite.

I'm 5 months late to the debate. But answer me this:

Do electric wall outlets, extension cords, refrigerators, freezers or any other electrical devices also need to be elevated 18 inches? Don't all those items have the same potential to create a spark as an electric water heater?