Re: [A/S] Water heater photos

Thanks, Michael! I may have to remove that metal baffle above it first to get room enough to maneuver. Not sure what the baffle is for...

Anne

On Apr 18, 2012, at 10:44 PM, Michael Keith wrote:

> Anne, Remove the rear most fitting, it appears to be a 3/4" wench is
> needed. If it will not turn fairly easy, stop. Get the hot water
> heater good and hot; shut off the heater. Then, take a can of
> compressed air, turn it upside down an shoot a stream of the liquid onto
> the fitting only. That should make the fitting contract and break
> free. Test out the way the can shoots the cold stuff before you try it
> on the fitting. never point the little red tube at yourself or any one
> when you do this. The liquid coming out is in the negative 100's of
> degrees and is unpleasant to say the least.
>
> Michael Keith KDØMSN, 75 Argosy 16'
> New Florence, MO
>
> On 4/18/2012 18:06, Anne Pearse Hocker wrote:
> > Hey Chris,
> >
> > Any suggestions on how to get that drain valve/plug out?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Anne
> >
> > On Apr 18, 2012, at 12:32 PM, Chris Cavanaugh wrote:
> >
> >>> Looked at the photos. It appears someone installed a plug that has a
> >>> drain valve in it. The pressure relief valve is up at the top right with
> >>> the red tag on it. Your drain plug is down at the bottom and if you open
> >>> the valve, it should drain. I would replace it with a standard screw in
> >>> plug. Make sure you flush the tank before you put in the new plug. It
> >>> really helps to get all that stuff out of the tank. That is the same place
> >>> you would install a hot rod.
> >>>
> >>> Chris
> >
> >
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