Water Heater Tank Drain Ball Valve

So you can easily replace the drain valve with a ball valve.

Water heater tank drain ball valve.

I have a lance 865 truck camper so we move alot and i like to drain the hot tank to keep the water lines free of bacteria. Rheem manufacturing ranks as the global leader in the manufacture of high quality sustainable and innovative water heaters tankless water heaters air conditioners furnaces pool heaters and hvac systems for residential and commercial applications and is a full member of ahri the air conditioning heating refrigeration institute. That said i still prefer the ball type valves. Here are the steps to follow.

Take the ball valve and wrap up both ends with a teflon tape. This valve has brass construction for durability and resists rust and corrosion. Mip x 3 4 in. The water heater drain valve fits directly into your water heater.

Ball valves have their advantages but as you are going to be using it to drain sediment you might prefer to avoid the slightly higher risk of clogging. 3 4 in mip x 3 4 in. The best and safest way to change your drain valve is when the hot water tank has been emptied. Because of the mechanism the drain valve tends to clog faster than any ball valve.

Connect a garden hose to the water heater s drain valve and run the hose to a nearby floor drain or outdoors. The ez flo water heater drain valve fits directly into your water heater. Brass npt x male hose thread water heater drain valve offers a durable high quality replacement that will provide years of service. Open the temperature and pressure relief valve on the side or top of the tank by flipping the lever to the open position this allows air into the tank to prevent suction that would inhibit draining.

Proper water heater repair and maintenance requires you to drain your water heater from time to time. This valve is designed to drain water from your tank during cleaning or replacement of elements. Hromee extended tank drain assembly kit with 10 inch braided steel hose 1 4 inch drain valve and elbow fitting for air compressor 4 7 out of 5 stars 449 16 99 16. This is better than adding chlorine or using a wrench to take off the drain plug on the water heater.

Teftlon tape the threads and that helps. The everbilt 3 4 in. This valve is designed to drain water from your tank during cleaning or replacement of elements. For the price i would buy again as it is easy to drain the hot water tank.