Heater Drain Plug Access

**papermakermd** · 11-25-2020, 04:50 PM

X2 on Rovers idea.

**dryfly** · 11-25-2020, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by Rovers

A nylon nipple, a 12 inch steel braided toilet supply hose and a ball valve on the end fixes the issue with draining the hot water heater. After every trip it's as simple as opening the door to the heater, lifting the pressure relief valve and opening the valve on the end of the steel hose. Drains in around 5 to 10 minutes and no worries about stinky water for the next trip. Word of caution: Be sure to fill the hot water tank before turning on the heat or the element will burn out.

Works for us!

Bob

What's the easiest source for a nylon nipple? Is nylon the material that the plug is made of?

**Rovers** · 11-25-2020, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by dryfly

What's the easiest source for a nylon nipple? Is nylon the material that the plug is made of?

Frustratingly the easiest source was Amazon - in a 5-pack! They were/are $7.45US with free shipping with Prime. And yes, the original plug is nylon. You do NOT want to use metal as dissimilar metals will cause corrosion and a ruined water heater.