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Hot water drain valve

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person45
person45 Member Posts: 2
in Domestic Hot Water


I used a screwdriver before, but the groove gets damaged.

Is there a circular knob I can attach to this?

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  • STEVEusaPA
    STEVEusaPA Member Posts: 6,506
    edited June 2021
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    Use a fatter flat head screw driver or a thickish fender washer.
    steve
  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 9,639
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    Or replace it with a brass nipple and one of these:
    https://www.supplyhouse.com/Webstone-40313W-3-4-Female-x-Hose-Full-Port-Ball-Valve-Lead-Free
  • person45
    person45 Member Posts: 2
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    Thanks, matt. That looks better.

    But I was hoping for some kind of tool I can insert, so I don't have to use a screwdriver or metal plate.
  • Larry Weingarten
    Larry Weingarten Member Posts: 3,293
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    Hi @person45 , I like what @mattmia2 says. Just use a plastic lined steel nipple between that valve and the tank. You may need a nipple around four inches long so the handle will open fully, though this depends on the thickness of insulation on the tank. Another approach is to use a standard full port valve with a three inch lined nipple and a brass hose adapter. That cap is a nice touch, particularly if there are children around! A ball valve can be cleared in place unlike the bib-type drain valve.

    Yours, Larry

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