As a former home inspector, I’ve seen  plenty of mis-wired, mis-plumbed, mis-vented, and just plain WRONG water heater installations. Although I did “flag” them, I didn’t fully realize the potential consequences until I watched the video below.

Whether or not you’re a fan of the Mythbusters TV show, if you value your house and your life, this is one you don’t want to miss…
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmJoyuUJj2Q[/youtube]