Draining hot water tank
Hi everyone, Is it necessary to drain the hot water tank when the MH is sitting for several months between trips? I live in the SW so freezing temps are not a problem. Thanks, Bill
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Branson N Tucson wrote:
I Drain my water heater at least twice a year.
This is due to the hard water and calcium build up.we spend our winters out here in Arizona.
You wouldn't believe the white chunks that come out. We also have a soft water heater in use.
That is my suggestion as well. I had to replace a tank once and the old tank had a good 2 gallons of "Crud" (as described above) when I got it out. Regular draining and flushing can reduce that.
Suggestion get a length of plastiv ribbed "Irrigation" pipe. 1/2 inch thrad. When you remove the plug or anode immed thread the plastiv pipe in the hole (about six to 8 inches should do it) then open the TPR valve manually (STAND BACK) this way the water is "piped" beyond the edge of the RV. You can store the pipe in the outside water heater access area.
