The dreaded plastic hot water plug/my fix
I see where people here have problems with their plastic hot water plug. Here is how I fixed mine. I used this for 9 years on my TT and now for 4 years on my MH so it has been well tested, never had a...
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rv2go wrote:downtheroad wrote:
Good idea...and it sounds like you have tested it over time.
Somehow, somewhere I thought I read that a metal plug would cause electrolysis/rust issues with the tank...(maybe not???)
Have you ever replace your pop off valve? I bet it's brass.
Even if the relief valve is brass and not bronze the actual threads in the water heater might be manufactured to be compatible and the OEM valves from ATWOOD have thread protectors on the valves so Atwood must think there are potential issues in using even brass. Atwood uses NYLON for the drain plug for a reason and the dissimilar metal issue is definitely there when using things like brass or other metals for the drain plug. Will the plug seize or cause you issues if you use something not compatible ... WHO KNOWS so one must ask themselves "DO YOU FEEL LUCKY?".
I have also modded my drain, but went a different route than the OP and made sure I used what I considered proper and compatible materials. Below is my system and gives more details HERE with the specific parts I used in the picture captions if anyone is interested.
This mod gives what I consider a much better drain system and even allows for getting hotwater on the utility side of my trailer when camped.
Larry
