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    Posted: 24 Sep 2018 at 11:57am
Hi---can anyone tell me the size socket I need to remove the water heater plug in my 177--I think it's 1 and one eighth but I just want to make sure it's not metric--thanks
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1 1/16" Six point.
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Just don't forget to depressurize the water tank - turn on a faucet with the pump off until it quits dripping.  I forgot once and it blew the anode rod and the socket wrench about 15 feet.  Rather impressive.   And then I needed to go get some dry clothing.
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And once again the Rpod forum comes through--thanks everyone!
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Originally posted by john in idaho

Just don't forget to depressurize the water tank - turn on a faucet with the pump off until it quits dripping.  I forgot once and it blew the anode rod and the socket wrench about 15 feet.  Rather impressive.   And then I needed to go get some dry clothing.


Depressurization is a little faster if you slowly open the pressure relief valve on the water heater. I've also found this to be a good thing to do when filling the hot water tank.
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Originally posted by john in idaho

Just don't forget to depressurize the water tank - turn on a faucet with the pump off until it quits dripping.  I forgot once and it blew the anode rod and the socket wrench about 15 feet.  Rather impressive.   And then I needed to go get some dry clothing.

Someone I know very well had this happen to him also. Doubt it'll happen to me twice!
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I always remove the low point drain plug before too.... 
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Originally posted by Ben Herman

Someone I know very well had this happen to him also. Doubt it'll happen to me twice!

Ditto on that....I won't mention his name so as not to embarass him....
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A 27mm metric should work pretty well too.
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I have gotten by with an adjustable wrench and a pair of vice grips.  Works for me...
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