Can't find leak think its a hole in tank

[Gage Lamar]

Can't afford new water heater

 

[frodo]

ONLY IF YOU WANNA DIE!!!

 

[frodo]

temp fix, find the hole
drive a piece of wood in it till........................

 

[Gage Lamar]

What if I hook drain to hot outlet of tank to the drain then open drain and circulate water in tank for a while then flush the tank a few times

 

[voletl]

Never seen someone so deadset on poisoning themself

 

[frodo]

I said what I had to say, The rest is all you

 

[chiraldude]

If the tank is leaking it won't be long till it turns into a flood! There is no way to fix a leak in a hot water heater. You should make sure it is the tank and not a fitting on top. How much could you afford? Here is an electric water heater for $190.
https://www.menards.com/main/plumbi...640-c-8690.htm?tid=9159118495454750442&ipos=1
You don't have Menards in NC so you would have to pay shipping.
Home Depot has this one for $320
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rheem-P...ric-Tank-Water-Heater-XE40M06ST45U1/205810725
Add at least $50 for plumbing fittings.
You will have to pickup and install yourself or find someone willing to help you.