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Draining water from water heater to clean

Frank12345
Frank12345 Member Posts: 6
in Plumbing

hey, im trying to clean out my water heater, and ive been draining it for 2 hours now. The water and gas are turned off. Granted, it is coming out slowly because its probably clogged, but i have filled up now 8-10 full home depot buckets of water

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  • STEAM DOCTOR
    STEAM DOCTOR Member Posts: 2,212

    How large is your water heater? What size buckets? Maybe the shutoff valve isn't working.

  • Frank12345
    Frank12345 Member Posts: 6

    thanks it finally finished. Now the water is brownish though, before it was clear and it drained clear

  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 10,955

    the drain is a bit above the bottom and the dip tube will stir up stuff as fresh water enters, you'd probably get more out with the water on and flushing a couple buckets out the drain

  • Larry Weingarten
    Larry Weingarten Member Posts: 3,599

    Hi, If you're going to try and remove sediment from the tank, it is best to replace the stock drain valve with a full port ball valve. It will let chunks of sediment through, and not be damaged by the sediment when being closed. I like to use a plastic-lined steel nipple between tank and valve to prevent any rusting. Then you can much more effectively flush the tank.

    Yours, Larry

    mattmia2Alan (California Radiant) Forbes

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