R-pod Owners Forum : hotwater heater http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : hotwater heater Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 17:23:06 +0000 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:21:47 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10850 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ hotwater heater : Plus it threw the socket wrench... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101524#101524 Author: john in idaho
Subject: 10850
Posted: 30 Oct 2017 at 12:21pm

Plus it threw the socket wrench about 10 ft and broke the anode.]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:21:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101524#101524 hotwater heater : I also learned about pressure... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101506#101506 Author: Subzilla
Subject: 10850
Posted: 30 Oct 2017 at 7:46am

I also learned about pressure the hard way a few months ago....removed the anode rod and pow....a huge splash of cool water with white scale blasted me!  No damage to the body...just scared the heck out of me.  Lesson learned, for sure!]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2017 07:46:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101506#101506 hotwater heater : That is what I said the first... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101455#101455 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 10850
Posted: 29 Oct 2017 at 7:21am

That is what I said the first time.  After the second time it seemed to sink in and I haven't done it again.  Why is it when one does something stupid there is always someone there to see it...]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2017 07:21:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101455#101455 hotwater heater : +1 remembering to relieve the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101454#101454 Author: Gene and Fonya
Subject: 10850
Posted: 29 Oct 2017 at 5:38am

+1 remembering to relieve the pressure.

Yesterday I had been drawing water from the freshwater tank into the kitchen sink then walked away to take care of an unrelated task. 

When I came back I pulled the HW tank anode and got 6 gallons of ice cold water in the chest like a fire hose that knocked me on my backsides.

Thankfully nothing hurt but my pride but I won't forget that again.
 
Gene
]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2017 05:38:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101454#101454 hotwater heater : I take mine out with a large crescent... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101431#101431 Author: podrunner
Subject: 10850
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 10:03am

I take mine out with a large crescent wrench and a pair of vise grips.  Attach the crescent wrench vertically to the bolt and the vise grip perpindicular to the end of the crescent wrench. I learned this method from this forum several years ago and it has worked for me since.
Happy trails...
]]> Sat, 28 Oct 2017 10:03:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101431#101431 hotwater heater : When we were at the FROG ralley... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101424#101424 Author: ParPod
Subject: 10850
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 8:19am

When we were at the FROG ralley in Kingston this summer one of the guest speakers was an RV Repair business owner.  He was death on doing anything with that pressure relief valve unless it was an emergency.  Causes problems with the valve apparently.....so after that I just open the taps like Keith-n-Dar mentioned.  Does the same thing.  Don't for get to wrap the threads with plumbers tape befor you put the anode rod back in the HW tank.]]> Sat, 28 Oct 2017 08:19:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101424#101424 hotwater heater : I wish I would've known that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101421#101421 Author: rda54
Subject: 10850
Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 8:14pm

I wish I would've known that when I did mine. ]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2017 20:14:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101421#101421 hotwater heater : Originally posted by john... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101419#101419 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 10850
Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 7:38pm

Originally posted by john in idaho

Go to Harbor Freight and get a 1 1/16 th socket.  You will need a 3 or 4" extension.  Be sure to release the pressure vent before taking the plug out.  If you only use it on the water heater, it will last forever.


Opening a hot water tap (kitchen or bathroom) will take the pressure off in the water heater also.
]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2017 19:38:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101419#101419 hotwater heater : Sockets at the local pawhshop... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101416#101416 Author: Benny
Subject: 10850
Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 6:55pm

Sockets at the local pawhshop here are 50 cents
]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2017 18:55:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101416#101416 hotwater heater : 27mm also fits.. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101415#101415 Author: furpod
Subject: 10850
Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 6:04pm

27mm also fits.. ]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2017 18:04:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101415#101415 hotwater heater : Go to Harbor Freight and get a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101414#101414 Author: john in idaho
Subject: 10850
Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 5:54pm

Go to Harbor Freight and get a 1 1/16 th socket.  You will need a 3 or 4" extension.  Be sure to release the pressure vent before taking the plug out.  If you only use it on the water heater, it will last forever.]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2017 17:54:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101414#101414 hotwater heater : +1. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101409#101409 Author: mcarter
Subject: 10850
Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 4:26pm

+1.]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2017 16:26:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101409#101409 hotwater heater : I think it is a 1-1/16 inch socket.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101405#101405 Author: Mirado
Subject: 10850
Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 3:42pm

I think it is a 1-1/16 inch socket.  I had to buy a socket, but I had the handle and extension.  Cost a couple dollars.]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2017 15:42:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101405#101405 hotwater heater : I have been looking for a wrench... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10850&PID=101403#101403 Author: Carrotsoup
Subject: 10850
Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 3:21pm

 I have been looking for a wrench to drain the hot water heater in my camper. Is there a standard one or do I buy a socket and extension? The auto parts store had what I needed but it was almost $100. I only want to drain the water out before winter. It seems campers ought to come with essential items. Any help is appreciated. TY!!
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