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11-07-2019, 01:30 PM
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Water heater drain
With the help of a friend made this water heater drain relief. Releases the water for winterizing. I attach a braided hose to end to direct the water flow. No more fighting with that plastic plug.
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11-07-2019, 01:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dannie0429
With the help of a friend made this water heater drain relief. Releases the water for winterizing. I attach a braided hose to end to direct the water flow. No more fighting with that plastic plug.
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Nice, I did something similar. I installed a short nipple, and used a braided flexible sink hose, with a 1/4 turn valve like yours. When I drain, I just let the hose drop out of the compartment.
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11-07-2019, 05:20 PM
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Jagiven, great minds think alike.
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11-07-2019, 05:53 PM
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Nifty idea, but remember when the water stops coming out there are still about 2 cups or more of water remaining in the bottom. I use a small plastic hose and siphon it out. That water always has some sediment or calcium deposits in it as well. A small electric pump and hose also works well to remove the residual water.
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11-07-2019, 06:19 PM
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Thanks for the info,
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11-08-2019, 08:32 PM
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Thanks, I just install one one on mine today using a braided stainless line. Works great
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11-09-2019, 08:50 AM
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That's pretty inventive. I like the pex piping. I did mine using a close nipple and a small brass ball valve. The door still closes without any clearance issues and all I do is hand thread an 8" plastic nipple on the end and turn it on. This way the water is not pouring down the inside of the door and ruining the info stickers.
Sorry the pic is sideways. I have not figured out how to make it upright on this forum yet.
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11-09-2019, 10:03 AM
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Nice, I attach a braided hose on the end also to direct the water flow away from the housing also.
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11-09-2019, 12:23 PM
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Why do you have to fight with the plastic plug?
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11-09-2019, 12:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gypsmjim
Why do you have to fight with the plastic plug?
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It is a pain if you use plyers to remove. Don't have to carry any tool to remove plug this way. It is easy to cross thread plastic.
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11-09-2019, 03:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dannie0429
It is a pain if you use plyers to remove. Don't have to carry any tool to remove plug this way. It is easy to cross thread plastic.
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The tool kit I carry in the RV has a socket the exact size as my drain plug. Easy Peasy. The engine block in my boat has plastic plugs and have been winterizing it for 35 years with the original parts. The purpose of a cheap plastic plug is so that if any thread issues arise the disposable plug can be replaced rather than having to replace or rebore the water heater.
The mods are a clever idea, but when draining its important to poke around in the opening to insure the unit is drained, plus remove any debris that may be inside.
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11-10-2019, 07:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lake Huron
That's pretty inventive. I like the pex piping. I did mine using a close nipple and a small brass ball valve. The door still closes without any clearance issues and all I do is hand thread an 8" plastic nipple on the end and turn it on. This way the water is not pouring down the inside of the door and ruining the info stickers.
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Sorry the pic is sideways. I have not figured out how to make it upright on this forum yet. |
I found holding my phone in landscape orientation when I take pictures keeps it upright on here. If I take the picture holding my phone normal (up and down) it goes sideways.
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11-10-2019, 08:31 PM
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Thanks for your reply.
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11-11-2019, 02:11 AM
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Nice, now that is something that I will be doing in the near future.
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11-11-2019, 08:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Big1
Nice, now that is something that I will be doing in the near future.
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It is really handy.
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11-12-2019, 06:59 AM
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Dumb question, but my plug has the anode rod to help reduce corrosion. Is it ok to remove this?
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11-12-2019, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by chrismoore701
Dumb question, but my plug has the anode rod to help reduce corrosion. Is it ok to remove this?
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Chrismoore701, I would not remove that style plug.
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11-12-2019, 09:40 AM
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Why not???
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11-12-2019, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by skids
Why not???
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The reason I would not is then anode rod would be missing. It is supposed to corrode 1st and help save the tank. If the rod is not an issue for you ,then yes it can be removed. It says It is in Suburban heaters, I have an Atwood. So I would not remove it.
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11-12-2019, 10:44 AM
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Sorry Dannie0429! I misunderstood what was asked. I thought they were talking about the plug, not the annode.
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