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realter
Explorer
Oct 05, 2015

Getting all the water out winterizing the water heater

How do you get all the water out of the water heater when winterizing. I know you shouldn't put anti-freeze in there, or maybe you can. Otherwise do you just let what remains in the tank freeze? Than...
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d3500ram
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Oct 07, 2015
I guess the trick there is to NOT use the bypass valve on the back of the water heater.
Leave the by-pass valves closed (allowing water into and out of the water heater) when using the faucets as a pressure relief. Be sure to open them (shutting off the water heater) when winterizing.

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