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Water heater will not drain |
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garden hose to drain tank Turn off water to tank Turn off power to tank Electric: Find circuit breaker for water heater, and push breaker fully OFF Gas: Rotate gas line shut off so it is perpendicular across gas line Read more about shutting off power to water heater Attach hose. Open drain valve turning counterclockwise Open bathtub spout so air can enter tank Resources: Emergency steps for leaking water heater |
| Resources: How to replace element How to replace gas control valve How to install gas water heater |
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you are draining heater to remove element or gas control valve... Loosen element or gas control while tank is still full. Then drain tank to remove completely. |
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Option:
Remove TP valve and siphon water. Water inside tank MUST be cool. Do not remove TP valve with heated water inside tank Remove TP valve and insert siphon hose Let water cool for several hours. Release pressure by opening TP valve. Rotate TP counter-clockwise using pipe wrench to remove. Insert garden hose or other hose to act as siphon. Or use drill pump Buy: Drill pump at Amazon Drill pumps at Amazon Resources: How to test and replace TP valve |
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Option:
Flush open using water pressure Use garden hose and washing machine hose. 1) Water pressure is ON. 2) Washing machine hose connects to drain valve and garden hose 3) Open water heater drain-valve (turn counterclockwise) 4) Turn on outdoor spigot for 10-20 seconds 5) Repeat if needed 6) Works on gas or electric heater. Use garder hose cap to seal dripping drain valve Resources: How to replace drain valve How to clean sediment out of tank & remove stuck element Buy: Washing machine hoses at Amazon Two 8' washing machine hoses at Amazon Two 4' washing machine hoses |
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Unclogging
water heater at my house Washing machine hose and garden hose connected to water heater Other end of garden hose connected to outdoor spigot Open drain valve on water heater Turn on outdoor spigot to flush open water heater Wear protective mask around insulation, so you look better when old  Shop Amazon - Safety Equipment for Professionals |
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Turn
on spigot for 10-20 seconds so water flows into water heater <> this will flush tank open |
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Check
if tank drain is open 1) Turn off outdoor spigot 2) Drop hose on ground and see if water heater will drain |
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To
drain tank 1. Shut off water main to house 2. Turn off 30 Amp circuit breaker to water heater, or turn off gas to water heater 3. Open hot water side of bathtub so air can enter pipe 4. Flip open the TP valve to let air inside tank |
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Tank rinser Works with ball valve shown below Buy: Tank rinser at Amazon Resources: How to replace drain valve with ball valve |
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Replace Water heater drain
valve with ball valve Easier flush and clean out Full open position lets you insert 1/4" copper pipe flushing tool Resources: How to clean sediment out of water heater How to replace drain valve Buy: parts to make this drain valve Dielectric nipples at Amazon 3/4" ball valve at Amazon Brass ball valve Garden hose to 1/2 pipe Garden hose to 3/4 pipe Plastic funnels at Amazon Shop Amazon - Industrial and scientific |
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How
to drain tankless How-to-drain-tankless.pdf |
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Use hose cap if
drain valve drips Buy: hose cap Brass hose caps at Amazon |
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Water
heater drain valve Resource How to replace water heater drain valve Buy: Brass drain valve at Amazon Water heater drain valves at Amazon |
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 Set 3-leg water heater on bricks So drain valve is not lower than edge of drip pan So air intake on bottom of gas water heater can be cleaned Resources: Which is best gas water heater for homeowner |
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