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Title of Question: Can I leave the water heater on with the intake valve closed

 

Name: David    City: Valley Center

Question: I suspect a leak in the copper hot water line in my cement slab. Is it safe to turn off the intake valve to the hot water heater when it's not in use and leave the heater turned on?