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11-27-2018, 01:51 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2014 Windsport 34f
State: Alabama
Posts: 295
THOR #6507
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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.
Thanks,
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Rick & Jan
with Lilly (Most Active Dog) & Mattie (Laziest Dog in the World)
Wally: 2014 Thor Windsport 34f
Toad: (Wally One) 2014 Fiat 500L Trekking (4 Down)
"Welcome to our front porch"
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11-27-2018, 02:07 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Virginia
Posts: 315
THOR #7607
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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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11-27-2018, 02:14 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29M
State: New York
Posts: 119
THOR #11919
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rickymac
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.
Thanks,
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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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11-27-2018, 02:47 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29M
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 223
THOR #10254
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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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US Army vet- 82nd Airborne Div
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11-27-2018, 02:55 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
Posts: 4,178
THOR #6411
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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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2016 Hurricane 31S
1961 Rampside in tow
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11-27-2018, 03:47 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany XTE 36MQ
State: Louisiana
Posts: 129
THOR #4843
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mlleml
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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X2 I use the 15/16 socket on mine as well. No need for fancy tools
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11-27-2018, 04:49 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar 34.4
State: Virginia
Posts: 132
THOR #5560
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve70605
X2 I use the 15/16 socket on mine as well. No need for fancy tools
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11-27-2018, 05:26 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 24F
State: Arizona
Posts: 250
THOR #2878
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MiramarVA
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X3
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12-11-2018, 12:14 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: South Carolina
Posts: 6
THOR #13958
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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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12-11-2018, 01:29 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Thor Outlaw 29H
State: Tennessee
Posts: 668
THOR #13869
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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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12-11-2018, 01:35 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Crossroads
Model: CF32BL
State: Mississippi
Posts: 1,030
THOR #121
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brentandserena
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Yes it will work in your ATwood Hot water heaater
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2008 CrossRoads CF32Bl pushing a 2007 Dodge 2500
Traveling with Hoover, Rainbow and Sunshine
The wonder Schnauzers
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12-11-2018, 02:36 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2013 ACE 30.1
State: Alberta
Posts: 1,410
THOR #2631
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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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12-11-2018, 04:21 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: SOB 2014 Meridian 36M
State: Washington
Posts: 981
THOR #7205
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15/16" socket with extension used here too.
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Wenatchee, WA
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