Attwood water heater drain plugged
I have a recently purchased motorhome that I can't drain the hot water heater. I took the plug out and there is an anode in the hole that has broken off the plug. I got a hold of the centre wire with ...
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IF this is in your 2003 model and is indeed an Atwood water heater it does NOT need an anode.
Just because items are available in the aftermarket doesn't always mean they are needed or good ideas!
The small drain hole (1/2" for Atwood) and an aluminum rod (collects deposits) make it difficult under good conditions to remove.
Now that you have it out..........give the inside of tank a good cleaning using a vinegar soak
Pour 4 gallons of white vinegar into tank via PRV
Turn water heater ON
Let it cycle thru 4 heating cycles
Then drain rinse flush repeatedly to get rid of the accumulated stuff on tank interior and electric element if so equipped.
Just because items are available in the aftermarket doesn't always mean they are needed or good ideas!
The small drain hole (1/2" for Atwood) and an aluminum rod (collects deposits) make it difficult under good conditions to remove.
Now that you have it out..........give the inside of tank a good cleaning using a vinegar soak
Pour 4 gallons of white vinegar into tank via PRV
Turn water heater ON
Let it cycle thru 4 heating cycles
Then drain rinse flush repeatedly to get rid of the accumulated stuff on tank interior and electric element if so equipped.
