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Old 11-27-2018, 01:51 PM   #1
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Hot Water Heater Plug

When blowing out my lines yesterday, I realized that I did not have a tool that would remove/access the plug in the water tank. I am sure this has been addressed before, but can others tell me what tool to buy or how to proceed. I do not want to take a chance on breaking the line in front of the plug.



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Old 11-27-2018, 02:07 PM   #2
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I can usually get mine to turn with channel lock pliers. It's a plastic plug. Once you turn it a little you can use your fingers.
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Old 11-27-2018, 02:14 PM   #3
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When blowing out my lines yesterday, I realized that I did not have a tool that would remove/access the plug in the water tank. I am sure this has been addressed before, but can others tell me what tool to buy or how to proceed. I do not want to take a chance on breaking the line in front of the plug.



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I use a 15/16” socket on an extension for the plastic plug. Come in from under the tube that runs across the pipe (looks like it blocks access to the plug).
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Old 11-27-2018, 02:47 PM   #4
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I used an adjustable wrench the first time, rounded off the head a little.

Tried the inexpensive Camco water heater wrench & that really didn't work for me. I couldn't go too far & then I couldn't re-grip properly, so I had to end up using adjustable wrench again.

I ended up ordering a flex-head, ratchet wrench.

This works perfectly for me.
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Old 11-27-2018, 02:55 PM   #5
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Camco makes a special wrench for this job. The part number is 11633. Walmart has it for sale on their website.
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Old 11-27-2018, 03:47 PM   #6
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I use a 15/16” socket on an extension for the plastic plug. Come in from under the tube that runs across the pipe (looks like it blocks access to the plug).
X2 I use the 15/16 socket on mine as well. No need for fancy tools
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Old 11-27-2018, 04:49 PM   #7
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X2 I use the 15/16 socket on mine as well. No need for fancy tools
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Old 11-27-2018, 05:26 PM   #8
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Old 12-11-2018, 12:14 AM   #9
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Drain-Plug-...yIah:rk:7:pf:0

Is this the correct plug? Mine was lost and my unit is in storage and can't measure at the moment.
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Old 12-11-2018, 01:29 AM   #10
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This hot water tank drain plug, is it okay to replace it with one made from brass?
It seems that would solve the rounding off the head part, and I am sure they are an npt type thread.
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Old 12-11-2018, 01:35 AM   #11
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Drain-Plug-...yIah:rk:7:pf:0

Is this the correct plug? Mine was lost and my unit is in storage and can't measure at the moment.
Yes it will work in your ATwood Hot water heaater
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Old 12-11-2018, 02:36 AM   #12
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Hi, while a brass plug might work in an aluminum hot water tank I would suggest you stay with the poly plug. The plastic plugs are cheap to replace and I believe that aluminum and brass will (or could) create a galvanic corrosion under certain moisture conditions.
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Old 12-11-2018, 04:21 AM   #13
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15/16" socket with extension used here too.
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