Winterizing tip.
Just a quick tip for a few new folks out there to help with winterizing. When you are draining your water heater, after removing the drain plug, or opening drains, raise the lever on the safety valve...
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I avoid opening the pressure/temperature relief valve on any water heater. I have seen too many problems when they are again closed, displaced o-rings, bad seating, spring issues. Opening a hot water faucet valve accomplishes the same when draining.
