Where is the drain plug on a CAMCO hot water heater?
The design layout of the hot water heater is really crummy in that it makes it really hard to access the drain plug to remove the water from the tank at the end of the season. The 15/16″ drain plug is blocked by other associated hardware, making traditional wrenches unable to access the plug.
How big is a water heater drain plug?
It takes about 5 – 6 re-grips on the plug to loosen it, since space limitations only allow about 1/6th turn at a time. The stock plug had a 15/16″ hex head. The two included spare plugs have a 7/8″ hex head.
Can a broken water heater drain plug be repaired?
A broken water heater drain plug on your RV can be a hassle to repair, depending whether your plug is metal or plastic. In this free video, Dave Solberg teaches you a couple quick solutions for removing a corroded or broken plug from the exterior of your RV’s water heater.
What to do about drain plug on RV water heater?
Installed short galvanized nipple and connecter a short steel braided toilet supply line with a shut off. Makes for easy draining and gets the water out of the cabinet space. And no more drain plug.
A broken water heater drain plug on your RV can be a hassle to repair, depending whether your plug is metal or plastic. In this free video, Dave Solberg teaches you a couple quick solutions for removing a corroded or broken plug from the exterior of your RV’s water heater.
How big is drain plug for RV water heater?
WHK RV Hot Water Heater Drain Plug and Wrench Kit-Special for RV,Camper,Travel Trailer Water Heater Drain Plugs,Fits hex head 7/8 Inch and 15/16 Inch Drain Plugs,with 4 PCS 1/2 NTP Drain plugs.. . . . . .
Can a ratchet wrench be used to replace a drain plug on a water heater?
If you have the Airstream Life Tire Changing Kit, you already have the extension and a “breaker bar” that will substitute for the ratchet wrench in a pinch. All you need in that case is a 15/16″ socket (1/2″ drive), which you can get at a hardware store. Assemble the three tools and use those to easily remove a water heater drain plug in seconds.
When do I remove the plug from my water heater?
Typically the plug gets removed once a year, during winterizing, to drain the water heater. It’s made of nylon, because plastic won’t react with the metal in the tank (a metal plug, even a brass one, can result in corrosion).
