Hot Water Tank Drain Valve

[bellis]

Creating this post for my modifications thread. Big thanks to: Country Campers over on: https://gdrvowners.com/tools-parts-o...plumbing-parts

I did the same thing, purchased: https://www.amazon.com/Beduan-Chrome...4963771&sr=8-3 and installed it the other night.

It took me a while....the white mangled plug was a pain to get in or out as always. I followed Country Campers advise and removed the hand to install...was a very tight fit. I wanted it aligned perfectly so the hand would be facing up or I would not be able to turn it....that and I am not a great plumber....fat hands in a tight space....I probably spent 20 minutes or more trying to wrangle the valve into place. When I put the hand back on, I put it on 180 degrees twisted so that it would be easier for me to use. Have filled up since then and so far it is working great!

I have not had occasion to open the valve up once installed....but I can already tell this will be a lot easier in the future to drain the tank for winterization. Again, a big thanks to Country Campers for a great suggestion.

For ~$10 - this is a solid upgrade that is well worth it. Sometimes the cheap modifications are the best.

[Country Campers]

bellis

Add a 6" long 1/2" pipe to your box of items , i found one amazon , this gets the water away from the pan on the water heater and clears the side of the RV. Yes the valve was a small pain to get into position but it is a lot easier to drain the tank and no more mangled plastic plugs.

Brian

[bellis]

bellis

Add a 6" long 1/2" pipe to your box of items , i found one amazon , this gets the water away from the pan on the water heater and clears the side of the RV. Yes the valve was a small pain to get into position but it is a lot easier to drain the tank and no more mangled plastic plugs.

Brian

Oooh...I very much like the sound of that. You use it when draining? Not permanently installed?

[Country Campers]

bellis

Yes only when draining. Just screw it on by hand and drain , when done remove. It does not have to be super tight or sealed on.

Brian

[bellis]

bellis

Yes only when draining. Just screw it on by hand and drain , when done remove. It does not have to be super tight or sealed on.

Brian

Care to share your amazon link? I did a search or two....but may end up running to Lowe's unless you can find yours.

[Country Campers]

I found it Amazon.com: Horiznext stainless steel 304 pipe nipple npt 1/2 male threaded cast fitting, 6 inches length tube sleeve extension connector, schedule 40 conduit hose adapter: Home Improvement

A plastic one would do fine as well. The 6" length works to get it away from the side.

Brian

[bellis]

I found it Amazon.com: Horiznext stainless steel 304 pipe nipple npt 1/2 male threaded cast fitting, 6 inches length tube sleeve extension connector, schedule 40 conduit hose adapter: Home Improvement

A plastic one would do fine as well. The 6" length works to get it away from the side.

Brian

Thanks! That is much appreciated.

[bellis]

I found it Amazon.com: Horiznext stainless steel 304 pipe nipple npt 1/2 male threaded cast fitting, 6 inches length tube sleeve extension connector, schedule 40 conduit hose adapter: Home Improvement

A plastic one would do fine as well. The 6" length works to get it away from the side.

Brian

Thanks again for the link - picked one up and added to my hose/plumbing bag.