Should I be emptying my hot water heater?
Should I be emptying my hot water heater after each trip? (We're weekenders -- one or two trips each month.) I haven't been, but now I'm starting to think I should. Will it hurt anything to have th...
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ricks99 wrote:
So, it seems as there's no real consensus... really just personal preference.
Some reasons to drain:
- Reduce weight
- Water won't smell/go bad
Some reasons not to drain:
- An extra step
- Could damage anode rods if turned on while empty
Guess I just keep on as I've been doing (or not doing, as the case may be).
Thanks all, for putting this noob's mind to rest.
WEIGHT is NOT an issue. Rig is stationary so what would that matter?
Anode Rod...nope you don't have one. (Atwood doesn't---Suburban DOES)
What was concern was that when WH Tank is emptied and electric ON/OFF switch should get turned on then electric element would burn out due to lack of water (IF you have a gas/electric WH)
Draining WH Tank.
IF you use 'city water' (Treated/tested water source) then water sitting in fresh water tank and/or WH Tank between camping trips is NOT an issue
