How to Install an Electric Water Heater (Rheem Marathon) | Step-By-Step Walkthrough

Detailed Rheem Marathon water heater installation video. The installation process should be nearly identical for other electric water heaters, but there are a few things that area specific to the Marathon. 0:00 Overview + unboxing 3:15 Tools and equipment (I missed a few items in video, comprehensive list below) 5:59 Step 1: Turn off electricity at breaker 6:49 Step 2: Drain old tank 8:26 Step 3: Disconnect hot and cold supply lines 9:44 Step 4: Disconnect TPR outflow pipe 10:39 Step 5: Disconnect old electrical wires 11:37 Step 6: Remove old water heater 12:16 Step 7: Install drain pan (and how to properly size) 12:53 Step 8: Place new water heater in pan 13:12 Step 9: Connect hot and cold supply lines 15:48 Step 10: Fill new tank 16:44 Step 11: Connect electrical wires 17:55 Step 12: Soldering copper for TPR valve 24:07 Step 13: Wrap up (turn on electricity at breaker, insulate copper flex connectors, test TPR valve) COMPREHENSIVE SHOPPING LIST: GENERAL: 50 gallon Marathon water heater: https://amzn.to/3DmxpwS (affiliate link) Drain pan Garden hose (to drain old tank) HOT AND COLD CONNECTION: Copper flex connectors 3/4” brass nipple Thread sealant Thread sealant (teflon) tape Wrench (ideally use two to tighten down connections) Ball valve (for cold connector, if one isn’t already installed) ELECTRICAL: Voltage tester Needle nose pliers Non-metallic connector (optional, depending on your water heater) Screwdriver If house is not already wired for an electric water heater, you will need a dual pole circuit breaker and 10/2 orange wire to run wire from the breaker. COPPER PIPE (CUTTING, PREPARING, SWEAT/SOLDERING): Pipe cutter Lead-free solder Lead-free flux Brush to apply flux: Pencil torch Propane for torch Inner deburring tool (more important) Outer deburring tool (less important) Emery cloth Wire brush 3/4” copper pipe (type M or L) 3/4” straight copper fitting 3/4” elbow copper fitting 3/4” copper to MPT Disclaimer: I am not a licensed contractor. This video is for entertainment purposes only; you should consult a licensed professional in all matters relating to your home, including but not limited to, plumbing, electrical, and structural issues and/or repairs. You alone are responsible and accountable for your decisions, actions and results in life, and by watching this YouTube video agree not to hold us, or any of our affiliates, liable for any such decisions, actions or results, at any time, under any circumstance.