Briggs water heater date

[Robert Jones]

I am guessing that this water heater is dated to 1973. Any other ideas? I am not familiar with the brand.

V/R

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[hausdok]

Hi,

Briggs Manufacturing was a subsidiary Walters Corp and was bought by Celotex around 1972. That year or the next, Celotex was sued by a bunch of folks for asbestos exposure and around 1990 - 1992, depending which reference you look at, Briggs declared bankruptcy. So, by anyone's estimation, it's at least 17 years old.

When I get one that old, I tell 'em that if they call me the next day to tell me the tank had failed since I'd left the home I wouldn't be the least bit surprised.

ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!!

Mike

[Robert Jones]

Thanks Mike,

I told them it was beyond the "recommended" life span and could fail at anytime. I also told them that it is old and well beyond the life expectancy and should be replaced.

Thanks again for your response.

V/R