Drain Valve

Redman · 01-29-2010, 06:44 PM

Can I replace the drain valve on my gas water heater or do I have to replace the whole thing. If I can, how do I get it out? I've tried and obviously am too stupid to accomplish this feat.

Thanks

**Reedwalker** · 01-29-2010, 08:24 PM

The standard port for a water heater is 3/4 Female.

Try a bigger wrench! Lefty loosey, rightey tightey! jk

You replace it with a 3/4 Male boiler drain. Sometimes a short nipple and coupling are required. I recommend all brass.

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01-29-2010, 08:24 PM	#2
Reedwalker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 156	The standard port for a water heater is 3/4 Female. Try a bigger wrench! Lefty loosey, rightey tightey! jk You replace it with a 3/4 Male boiler drain. Sometimes a short nipple and coupling are required. I recommend all brass.