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techntrek
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Topic: How often should one empty hot water tank Posted: 01 Aug 2015 at 3:31pm |
Actually you are draining the water heater when the low point drains are open. Just open the hot and cold water faucets at the sink to allow it to vent. But, it will take a long time to finish so removing the anode rode is faster, if time matters.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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mcclurey
Groupie Joined: 11 May 2015 Location: Missouri Online Status: Offline Posts: 58 |
Posted: 01 Aug 2015 at 7:55am |
Thanks for sharing your experience. I love MO and the Conservation Depts commitment to many outstanding State Parks and resources. I'm an avid trout fisherman and MO has some of the best trout fishing Parks and rivers in the US. A lot of people don't realize this. So I find myself in my spare time camping in the MO state trout parks often. I've been to CA but always by flight. Many beautiful areas in your state. When I retire I plan on a major Western road trip and camping experience.
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Missouri Matt
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mcclurey
Groupie Joined: 11 May 2015 Location: Missouri Online Status: Offline Posts: 58 |
Posted: 01 Aug 2015 at 7:46am |
Those low point drains are for the plumbing and not directly draining from the hot water heater. Make sure your water heater is switched off. I take a 1-1\16" (I believe that's the size) socket and unscrew the anode. Be careful in that it may have some pressure behind it. As the water is draining lift up on the water relief valve to maximize drainage. I carry a roll of the white sealer tape with me but I find that I don't have to replace very often. What you want to be careful on is screwing the anode back in. Make sure you start correctly so you don't strip the threading. It takes a little practice a few times to get it back in because you have a tight space to get your fingers around to start threading it and the weight of the rod once you slide it in wants to pull it down. Just make sure to hold it up level once you slide it back in and then find your starting thread point. It's really a very simple procedure. One last note don't overtighten the anode. If you have tape on then you just need a snug fit that doesn't allow water to leak.
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Missouri Matt
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David D
Newbie Joined: 27 Apr 2015 Location: San Jose, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 26 |
Posted: 01 Aug 2015 at 12:43am |
Matt,
One more follow-up... I see you are from Missouri. I'm from CA. I drove across country this past Feb to Beacon RV Sales to purchase my 179. Great service over there... and a pretty state.... but going in Feb wasn't a bright idea... in 9 degree weather the 7-pin connector and plastic are not maleable; had a tough time getting a good connection. Take care, Matt.
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David D
Newbie Joined: 27 Apr 2015 Location: San Jose, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 26 |
Posted: 01 Aug 2015 at 12:23am |
Matt,
Thanks for the info. On the 179, I noticed two sets of low point drain caps. One set is near the hot water heater. And, one set is near the frig. I've been draining those two sets after each use of the trailer. But, I have yet to pull the anode. Next time, I'll go through my normal process... then I'll pull the anode to see if any additional water comes out. And, if so, how much. I may have to incorporate that into my regular post outing procedures. Another question on that, should we use that white thread tape whenever pulling the anode rod out? That stuff can be such a pain to refresh.... Thanks, in advance, for your thoughts. |
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mcclurey
Groupie Joined: 11 May 2015 Location: Missouri Online Status: Offline Posts: 58 |
Posted: 31 Jul 2015 at 9:37pm |
I empty after every outing lowering my tow weight by 6 gallons of water. Also keeps from water heater clean from most mineral deposit build up. Water sources can be very different.
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Missouri Matt
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David D
Newbie Joined: 27 Apr 2015 Location: San Jose, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 26 |
Posted: 11 Jul 2015 at 12:48pm |
Thanks, John!
I appreciate the advice! Have a good weekend... David |
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john in idaho
Senior Member Joined: 04 Nov 2014 Location: Eagle Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 611 |
Posted: 09 Jul 2015 at 11:49am |
If you blow out the lines with air, one can get a plastic fitting to go on the water fill . Remember to use only about 20 lbs of pressure, but do not take the anode out if the system is pressurized. I am glad I was standing to the side when I accidentally did that.......
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David D
Newbie Joined: 27 Apr 2015 Location: San Jose, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 26 |
Posted: 08 Jul 2015 at 3:41pm |
Thanks for all your responses! I really appreciate it. I'll have to look into "blow[ing] out the lines." I certainly don't want mold or other unpleasantries in the lines. Thanks again for all your input, everyone!
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 08 Jul 2015 at 3:24pm |
I empty it as part of winterizing too
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
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