Water heater plug
Hey all- I have a typical 6 gallon water heater in the TT. The OEM plug broke a couple years ago, and I haven't been able to get any plug to fit well since. I'v ebeen able to cross thread the pla...
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I've fixed at least 15, maybe 20 of these in the past several years. After you removed the old plug the lead thread was damaged. Buy, borrow or find a buddy who has a 1/2 NPT tap; carefully start the tap in the threads and gently chase the threads. Be careful not to start cutting new threads and you'll be able to screw a new plug into the fitting.. Be sure to use Teflon tape.
I actually keep a couple of 1/2 NPT Nylon plugs and a tap in my tool box, I had to fix a neighbors for him on my last trip.
I actually keep a couple of 1/2 NPT Nylon plugs and a tap in my tool box, I had to fix a neighbors for him on my last trip.
