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09-11-2007, 08:54 AM
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Established Member
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water heater draining
Just a quick question. I am done traveling for the season. I live in Az so I don't need to winterize but am wondering, what is the best way to drain the water heater, and how hard is it to replace the anode?
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09-11-2007, 08:56 AM
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Montana Master
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I always remove the anode to drain the water. Needs a BIG SOCKET though.
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09-11-2007, 02:04 PM
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Montana Master
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Yep, use 3/4 socket, extension, and rachet...I leave the anode laying inside door during storage. Rewrap with teflon tape, alittle teflon dope on top, and crank back in and ready to go.
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09-11-2007, 03:18 PM
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Montana Master
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It is bigger than 3/4 socket, 1-1/16 I think. With the right tools it is easy, without them, near impossible.
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09-11-2007, 03:57 PM
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Montana Master
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Correct-a-mundo on the size ... 1 1/16" socket will do the job. Stand clear unless you haven't showered and keep a good grip on the anode, alot of water will come rushing out. After removal you could have someone open a faucet in say the kitchen to speed up the process. As stated, use a new wrap of teflon tape when you go back with the anode.
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09-11-2007, 08:02 PM
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Montana Master
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You don't have to have someone open the faucet, just flip the safety valve lever and that will allow the water to leave the tank quickly, Just get out of the way..
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09-12-2007, 05:18 AM
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Montana Master
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Don't forget to turn the electric to the heater off so that you don't fry the heating element by accident
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09-12-2007, 07:08 AM
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Montana Master
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Also, remember to relieve the pressure from the system before you pull that anode rod out -- 50 psi of water pressure makes that thing a good missle (I have the big ding in the house siding to prove it!!)
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09-12-2007, 12:27 PM
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Montana Master
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skypilot,
That's a good point. Better a ding in the house than in you.
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09-13-2007, 03:25 PM
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Gotter done, thanks for the help. You folks out there in cyberspace always have the answer. Love this forum.
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