Hot Water Heater Plug

[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,

[ComputerChips]

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.

[Mlleml]

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,

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).

[BandG]

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.

[Beau388]

Camco makes a special wrench for this job. The part number is 11633. Walmart has it for sale on their website.

[Steve70605]

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).

X2 I use the 15/16 socket on mine as well. No need for fancy tools

[MiramarVA]

Originally Posted by Steve70605

X2 I use the 15/16 socket on mine as well. No need for fancy tools

[Skip 500]

Originally Posted by MiramarVA

X3

[brentandserena]

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.

[10scDust]

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.

[fhenn]

Originally Posted by brentandserena

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

[javelin]

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.

[99dart]

15/16" socket with extension used here too.