Here is a pic of the HW heater hose assy. in the stowed position. Most of the items are available at hardware stores, Lowes etc. I have a Lowes within a couple of miles of me and use them frequently.
The valve is a common 1/2" pvc threaded ball valve. You will need a closed or 1" threaded nipple if you use the std. hose fitting. I think you can get the hoses 1/2" x 3/8" FPT ends also, but it takes a little longer to drain with the 3/8" valve.
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