Rv Hot Water Heater Drain Plug Broken

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Rv hot water heater drain plug broken. Be sure to use a fresh water approved sealant on the male threads of the new plug and don t over tighten. I was thinking a really big easy out but don t want to damage the threads on the water heater. In this free video dave solberg teaches you a couple quick solutions for removing a corroded or broken plug from the exterior of your rv s water heater. Our videos have been produced reviewed and tested by our factory certified technicians with over 30 years of infield experience.

Now the threaded part is still in the water heater drain hole and i can t get a grip on it. I was installing the nylon drain plug in my hot water heater last night and the top of it shear off. Depending on certain conditions it might be a bit problem or a little one depending on the exact location. Since the plug is hollow behind the head you should be able to very carefully take a hack saw blade and stick it through the plug.

With a growing library of free repair videos we have the video you need to complete your next repair with confidence. Using an easy out will also keep you clear of the soft aluminum female threads on the inner tank of the water heater. Clean any left over sealant from the drain opening threads and install a new brass plug. If you own an rv and are noticing a leak from the area of the rv water drain you may a problem on your hands.

Cut the plastic out to the threads in the water heater.