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Johno02
Explorer
Nov 19, 2016

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 on the water heater tank. This lets air into the tank much quicker, and lets the water drain out a lot faster. After it all drains, be sure to return the valve to its closed or normal position.
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  • DutchmenSport's avatar
    DutchmenSport
    Explorer
    Nov 19, 2016
    I lift mine every time I drain the water heater. Hasn't hurt anything. Been doing it this way with 3 TT's now. Unlike the water heater in a house, which never get's opened, unless it pops from over pressure. In a house, or one that never gets opened, yea, they might not seat back right again. If opened frequently, never a problem.
  • SoundGuy's avatar
    SoundGuy
    Explorer
    Nov 19, 2016
    Personally I avoid ever using that pressure relief valve at all ... over time deposits build up and that darned valve will often not properly close again. JMO, but leave it alone, you can relieve pressure in the entire water system by opening a few faucets. ;)

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