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Old 04-17-2016, 03:06 PM   #1
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to drain or not to drain ??

Hey all I have been watching and reading from the side lines since I purchased my new jay flight 26bh. Great info and great people on here. I have used many of the hints and tips on here already. I have a question. Water heater. Does it have to be drained after each trip or can it stay full? I have found the low point drains dont drain it. And to keep taking the plug out of the heater each time is eventually going to have the plug leaking. Thanks
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If I'm going back out again in a few days I don't bother but if it's gonna sit a couple weeks I pull the plug. I keep a spare cause I agree, it won't last forever. I'm by no means an expert tho. Only have had my trailer a year.
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I drain mine if we aren't going out for a few weeks. If you pull the low point drains and open your facets, the tank should drain. You can also pull the presume relief valve.

Many of us have replaced the drain plug with a short hose with a valve. Lots of ways to do it. It does reduce the drain rate, but that's OK for me.
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Welcome to JOF and congrats on the Jay Flight. How much time between trips? The drain the HW, you'd need to pull the plug on the outside of the tank. Open the outside panel and look got a 15/16" practice plug. Low point drains will evacuate the lines but not the HW tank. Ours is used weekly so no draining for us. Even if monthly, I'd run the cold for a few minutes to flush the lines and enjoy the weekend
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Welcome to the JOF as an active participant.

We keep our water system, and water heater, full from the spring to the fall. We don't drain it except to winterize.

I've read on this forum that low point drains will drain the water heater, but it takes a long time. I've never had a reason to try it.
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once we sanitize the system, we don't drain it except to winterize
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We keep our water system, and water heater, full from the spring to the fall. We don't drain it except to winterize.
X 2, been doing that way since 1977.
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Thanks for the replies. Can any damage be done by towing with water heater full?
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If you use well water and let the unit sit a couple months without draining you could have really stinky hot water. Been there done that. So I drain the tank if it will be sitting more then a few weeks.
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Thanks for the replies. Can any damage be done by towing with water heater full?
No, It is designed to have water in it underway!
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Welcome aboard. I only drain mine when I winterize
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IF you are going to drain it try opening the pressure relief valve on the water heater with the low point drains open.. the water heater should then drain ...
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We go out every month so don't drain ours. You will get a slight sulfur smell if you let it sit for 3 or 4 weeks. Wife doesn't like the smell so I take the first hot water shower and the smell is gone within the first few minutes. So basically, no problem.
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I replaced my nylon drain plug with an LPF-561 straight quarter-turn valve made for 1/2" PEX X 1/2" MIP. This small ball valve is all metal and made for the high temp application. I also keep a short piece of PEX pipe to slip on the valve when I'm ready to drain so water doesn't run down the side of the RV.
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once we sanitize the system, we don't drain it except to winterize


Same here. I haven't emptied the water heater except to winterize.
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On my White Hawk the low point will drain it but remove hard water buildup and sediment.

Mid Season and End of Season I flush the tank using a flush tool. I use white vinegar to help clean out build up.

So I drain all freshwater if it will not be used over 2 weeks.
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Old 04-18-2016, 07:48 PM   #17
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I drain my water heater after each camping trip. I replace my water heater drain plug with a Camco 11703 1/2" Water Heater Drain Valve (Amazon $4). I open up the valve and let it drain while Im taking care of other things. I do carry extra nylon plugs and sealant tape with me just in case my valve starts to leak when Im camping. Taking the little extra steps are big on keeping your TT in great shape.
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