Protect your property from water damage with this ultra-sturdy Water Heater Pan. When installed underneath your gas or electric water heater base, this 2.5 in. deep drain pan will contain any minor discharge or dripping and thereby protect your floor from staining, bulging and swelling. And when something severe happens, (and they do!), like a major water leak or tank rupture, the drain pan will effectively collect the flow of water and drain it through the integrated drain pipe. Our water heater pans have been proven to save thousands of dollars by preventing floods, mold growth, and drywall and subfloor damage. It is an economical and effective property insurance.