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Old 09-23-2012, 07:09 PM   #1
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Hot water tank drain plug

Am close to winterizing and am not sure how to drain the hot water tank. Does anyone have a picture or is there just one plug that you can remove?

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Old 09-23-2012, 07:36 PM   #2
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There are several different models that Atwood and Suburban make. The one in the pic is similar to what I have, a 6 gallon gas/electric DSI Atwood. The drain plug is on the lower left and is plastic and takes a 15/16th" socket to remove. I use a 1/2 inch ratchet with extension. I remove the plug and open up a faucet to make sure it drains all the way.

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Our tank is a 10 gallon and it also has a plastic drain plug. It is either a 13/16 or a 15/16, I can't remember which. I usually open the air valve on the upper part of the tank. You can just open a hot water faucet in the trailer.
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Because plastic threads eventually deteriorate with remove/replace cycles, I replaced mine with a brass plug that has a T valve in it. That way it never has to be removed - just opened, along with an interior HW faucet. These are available cheaply at most hardware stores.
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Just remember brass and aluminum are not friendly to each other; throw heat into the mix and you're asking for trouble. That is why they put a nylon plug in there at the factory. I would recommend buying one or two plastic plugs and chuck 'em if the threads get buggered up and put a new one in. You could buy a nylon bushing and still put a brass T-handle drain valve in it if you wish.

I worked at a plant that made air con tubing and heater pipe for cars. Once a machine had run brass tubing you couldn't use it for aluminum tubing. If one tiny shaving of brass gets embedded in the aluminum tubing, it will eat a hole in it eventually.
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If you have a 4 prong lug wrench, one of the larger ends will fit this plug. No need to buy one if you don't already have it. Be sure to open a vent hole, the relief valve or a faucet or it will not drain.

I always put a sign on the switch to warn anyone about turning it on without water.
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I keep a couple of spare plugs in my "parts" box. I also have a flushing wand (similar to the black tank wand but smells better) for the water heater. After I drain and flush I hook the wand up to compressed air and blow out a little more water. Plug her up and she's ready for bed.
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You may have low point drains under the camper that will empty the water heater. If you don't remove the plug or anode rod and let the water drain out. Then using a water heater tank rinser ( http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...k-rinser/49070 ) or spray the water from the hose into the tank to flush any gunk out of the water heater.
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Thanks everyone.

I had a Class C a few years ago that had a pet**** for draining but didn't see one on the Jayco. Must have been a cost saver to remove it.

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I got censored for an actual word, that is an actual part. Oh well, you know what I mean.

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Found it. Looks like the picture. Not hard to get to at all. Looks like thread sealer or tape on the threads.


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I guess the reason that I have never had a problem with a brass valve in an aluminum fitting is that I always wrap the brass in teflon tape before installing it. Have put a brass valve in every one of the five units we have had over the years, and never had a problem or leak.
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Ha I love the computerized censor that blocks out the word pet****!
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Just remember brass and aluminum are not friendly to each other; throw heat into the mix and you're asking for trouble. That is why they put a nylon plug in there at the factory. I would recommend buying one or two plastic plugs and chuck 'em if the threads get buggered up and put a new one in. You could buy a nylon bushing and still put a brass T-handle drain valve in it if you wish.

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Yup, for a few moments I had given it a thought then decided nope I'll stick with the nylon plug. Bought a couple extra nylon plugs and plumber sealing tape and keep them in my TT.
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Mine has a low point drain on the bottom of the camper for the hot water also, so luckily I don't have to mess with the plug.
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Mine has a low point drain on the bottom of the camper for the hot water also, so luckily I don't have to mess with the plug.
I have a couple of low point water drains at the bottom of mine. How do I tell if one is for water heater?
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Look insde the trailer where your low point drains poke throught the floor then follow them back to the nearest faucet. The one that goes to the left handle on the faucet is the hot water.
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