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Old 05-19-2012, 08:52 AM   #1
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PVC water heater drain mod

I can't seem to find it, please help tx Larry
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Old 05-19-2012, 12:30 PM   #2
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I don't know if this is the one you're talking about but see post #13 in this thread:

http://www.jaycoowners.com/showthrea...in+plug&page=2
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Old 05-19-2012, 02:27 PM   #3
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What a great idea! I absolutely HATE trying to fight my way in to remove the drain plug. I never thought of this. Is there a standard copuling that screws into the tank?
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Old 05-19-2012, 03:51 PM   #4
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Got it thank you quahog Larry
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What a great idea! I absolutely HATE trying to fight my way in to remove the drain plug. I never thought of this. Is there a standard copuling that screws into the tank?
I wanted to make that modification, but on my Atwood model water heater, there is not enough room for the components. I can barely get the nylon plug in and out.
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drfif-- I almost went & bought the stuff to do it with, but glad I saw the pic because he went at a 45 deg angle after the drain hole, which I completely forgot about. Larry
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Old 05-20-2012, 07:08 AM   #7
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Here is my version of the mod.
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Old 05-20-2012, 12:34 PM   #8
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Here is my version of the mod.
Tell us about that plastic fitting that threads into the tank.
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It's a plastic 1/2" male pipe thread to 1/2" hose barb fitting. Purchased it at Menards, just like Home Depot. It did take a little searching in the plumbing department to find it. It even appears to made out of the identical material that the original plug was made from.
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Thanks for the info
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The one I got was a threaded female brass to pvc, then a " street 45"a 1" pce of 1/2 pvc and the valve. I installed dry, made sure it all worked then glued it permentally. Work like a charm. Larry
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Any reason to go with a 45 degree elbow from the tank?
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Old 10-03-2017, 06:02 PM   #13
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water heater drain

I needed to get by an obstruction. There is a pic on the forum just a few days ago. Should be in the Hybred section. That is what I had when someone built it.
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wabirch this is link to the drain mod. I realize there wasn't a pic attached to the previous thread.https://www.jaycoowners.com/showthre...in+plug&page=2
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May want to consider CPVC rather than PVC it has a much higher pressure and temperature rating.


I like to pull the plug and than flush the tank with my little plastic nozzle to get all the hard water scale out.
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Appreciate the link and the tips, on my list
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I used a Nylon threaded nipple, same material that the factory plug was.

Used a full-port ball valve.

All the info should be in my mod thread linked below.





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I used a Nylon threaded nipple, same material that the factory plug was.

Used a full-port ball valve.

All the info should be in my mod thread linked below.





X2, mine is very simular, but my 1/4 turn shut off valve for a toilet or a sink. The tank does drain slower with the hose setup.
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May want to consider CPVC rather than PVC it has a much higher pressure and temperature rating.
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I sure hope you don't open the HWT when hot and pressurized
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