llowllms wrote:
Old-Biscuit wrote:
You have a SUBURBAN water heater
It uses an 3/4" NPT 'anode rod' that screws into the drain hole (Atwood uses the 1/2" Nylon plug)
Tank is Steel GLASS-LINED tank
DO NOT use external heat or go hammering on tank.
Drain anode rod hex head requires a 1 1/16" socket (6 point best)
Along with a 6 1/2" extension
1/2" drive and breaker bar
Try to tighten plug a bit at first then unscrew
(Water supply off....pressure relieved !!)
That's the trick all right. Relieve the pressure through the relief valve but leave all faucets closed. Once loosened it would be a good idea to stand to stand to one side while removing.
You will definitely want to stand to the side as you remove the anode rod. ;)
