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Lar114 wrote:
I got rid of the nylon plugs, they would be hard to get stated after I had one break off then had to cut it out in pieces with a hack saw blade.
Went to Home Depot and bought a brass plug. It starts a lot easier now with 17mm socket with a 6 inch exstention and 3/8 ratchet. Only need to snug it so it doesn't leak, also use Teflon tape. No problems.
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โJan-09-2018 07:10 PM
BurbMan wrote:
I had the same issue, the downward angle of the nylon plug, combined with the size of the hex, made it hard to get a socket on. Using a drill bit that matched the diameter of a coat hanger, I drilled shallow holes in opposite sides of the hex on the nylon plug and bent a piece of the coat hanger to form a D-ring. Insert the ends into the holes and crimp it into shape with pliers. Tip: paint the wire so it doesn't rust.
I don't have an actual pic right now but here is the idea:
With a little teflon tape the plug doesn't need to be very tight to seal properly. Now I can install/remove the plug without tools.
Lantley, my first thought was to install a valve like you did, but there was NO room...this was my plan B.
โJan-09-2018 06:57 PM
BurbMan wrote:
I had the same issue, the downward angle of the nylon plug, combined with the size of the hex, made it hard to get a socket on. Using a drill bit that matched the diameter of a coat hanger, I drilled shallow holes in opposite sides of the hex on the nylon plug and bent a piece of the coat hanger to form a D-ring. Insert the ends into the holes and crimp it into shape with pliers. Tip: paint the wire so it doesn't rust.
I don't have an actual pic right now but here is the idea:
With a little teflon tape the plug doesn't need to be very tight to seal properly. Now I can install/remove the plug without tools.
Lantley, my first thought was to install a valve like you did, but there was NO room...this was my plan B.
โJan-09-2018 09:23 AM
โJan-09-2018 06:13 AM
cmcdar wrote:Lantley wrote:
I still prefer the valve. Pick your poison.
I'll take my chances with the crud crud vs. dealing with stripped threads.
In the long run the crud could be an issue. However stripped threads are an issue right away.
There are people struggling to get the plug back in the hole no thanks...
Valve keeps it easy. No struggling, finding the right toll,use your fingers etc. just open to drain close to contain.
The only threads you risk stripping are on a $3.00 Nylon plug. You can buy replacements for $6. per two pack on Amazon.
Much less "risk" then ruining the tank with crud build up.
โJan-09-2018 04:16 AM
Lantley wrote:
I still prefer the valve. Pick your poison.
I'll take my chances with the crud crud vs. dealing with stripped threads.
In the long run the crud could be an issue. However stripped threads are an issue right away.
There are people struggling to get the plug back in the hole no thanks...
Valve keeps it easy. No struggling, finding the right toll,use your fingers etc. just open to drain close to contain.