Water damage prevention system

Abstract

A water damage prevention system enables the collection of large amounts of water in the case of a leak from a water heater to reduce the change of water damage to a house or other structure in case of a leak. Water is contained by an extending partition attached to the top of the side wall of a container. The system also uses blocks to support the water heater and increase the water storage volume in the container.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A water damage prevention system comprising:
 a compartment formed by a floor with a side wall extending up around the outer periphery;   an extendable partition attached to the top of the side wall; and   a drain passing through the side wall;   wherein the extendable partition is raised to increase the water storage capacity of the compartment and prevent the collection of debris in the compartment.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1  wherein blocks are placed on the floor in the compartment and support a water heater;
 wherein the blocks create volume in the compartment by raising the water heater off of the floor. 
 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the blocks are attached to the floor as one piece. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the blocks, compartment or extendable partition are made of aluminum. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the blocks, compartment or extendable partition are made of polyvinyl chloride. 
     
     
         6 . A method of containing leaks from a water heater given the system of  claim 1 , comprising:
 placing the system in the location where the water heater will be located;   arranged the blocks to support the water heater;   placing the water heater on the blocks;   connecting the water and fuel sources;   raising the extendable partition;   using the water heater; and   capturing any water that leaks from the heater.   
     
     
         7 . A water damage prevention system comprising:
 a body having a plurality of legs extending out from each other and being hollow;   wherein the body is configured to be placed in a basin.   
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 7  wherein the body has openings in the legs thereof to allow access to the interior of body to a fluid. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 7  wherein the end surfaces of the legs are open to allow a fluid to enter the interior thereof.