Water heater backflow preventer valve failuer
My last trip included a failure of the back-flow preventer valve mounted to the hot water outlet of my water heater. The primary symptom was a clunking sound followed by the hot water flow stopping. ...
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What is make of WH?
If tank is aluminum, then it is an Atwood and no anode is used.
You maybe able to flush the spring out through the anode or drain plug. Fill water heater then remove drain plug or anode.
No a big deal to leave in tank.
Aluminum and brass should not seize. My guess it is just tight. If there is something to grab hold of, apply more pressure. If nothing to grab hold of, you will need to get an easy out to remove broken portion.
If tank is aluminum, then it is an Atwood and no anode is used.
You maybe able to flush the spring out through the anode or drain plug. Fill water heater then remove drain plug or anode.
No a big deal to leave in tank.
Aluminum and brass should not seize. My guess it is just tight. If there is something to grab hold of, apply more pressure. If nothing to grab hold of, you will need to get an easy out to remove broken portion.
