Atwood Hot water heater drain plug
Hello, My 5th wheel has an Atwood hot water heater that came with a nylon (plastic) drain plug. The location of the plug makes it very difficult to get a wrench or anything on it to remove the plug...
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Considering that nylon plugs are rated at 220psi and cpvc at 200psi, and most of us use a regulator set a 55psi or less, pressure really isn't an issue. Operating temps are 220 degrees and 200 degrees respectfully, also not to low to be a problem.
The reinforced clear plastic hose falls pretty much within the specs of cpvc, still not a problem.
I don't know what the heater thermostat is set at but I'd bet no where near 200 degrees, closer to 120 degrees.
In my mind reaching either of the max ratings of a PT valve is time to kiss your water heater and much of your plumbing goodbye.
Camco does recommend 3-5 wraps of teflon tape on the threads of the plugs.
The reinforced clear plastic hose falls pretty much within the specs of cpvc, still not a problem.
I don't know what the heater thermostat is set at but I'd bet no where near 200 degrees, closer to 120 degrees.
In my mind reaching either of the max ratings of a PT valve is time to kiss your water heater and much of your plumbing goodbye.
Camco does recommend 3-5 wraps of teflon tape on the threads of the plugs.
