Easy way to drain water heater?
I like to drain the water heater almost every time after we use the trailer (2013 Keystone cougar 31sqb). However the Adnode (sp?) rod is a pain to take in and out just due to the angle and the amount...
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I drain mine after every trip, usually on the way home. And it stays empty until we go out for our next trip, and it gets filled at the campground.
The solution to your problem is to invest in a simple ratchet socket wrench with the right size socket for the anode rode and an extension between the socket and wrench. That's how I do it. I bought one socket that's the same size as the anode and I have one dedicated wrench with a 4 inch extension that I use ONLY for the water heater and it never leaves the camper.
After draining, I always put the rod back in to keep the threads from rusting up on both the rod and the tank.
If you take the time to get a socket wrench with the right socket, it won't be any problem at all.
The solution to your problem is to invest in a simple ratchet socket wrench with the right size socket for the anode rode and an extension between the socket and wrench. That's how I do it. I bought one socket that's the same size as the anode and I have one dedicated wrench with a 4 inch extension that I use ONLY for the water heater and it never leaves the camper.
After draining, I always put the rod back in to keep the threads from rusting up on both the rod and the tank.
If you take the time to get a socket wrench with the right socket, it won't be any problem at all.
