Winterizing hot water tank

[borismkogan]

Do you keep the plug out or so you screw it back in after water is drained? TIA

[A32Deuce]

I put mine back in after draining and rinsing. Cuts down on rusted threads. Plus I don't have a pool of water when I connect city water.

[5picker]

I always replace.
No one has ever shown me a good reason to leave it out (or loose) and I don't have anything to remember come spring.

[rracer5]

Originally Posted by borismkogan

Do you keep the plug out or so you screw it back in after water is drained? TIA

Reinstall with teflon tape the next day after tank has had a chance to dry out. That way, next season your ready to go as soon as you hook up the hose.
Also, reinstall to keep critters from building a nest in your hot water tank.

[borismkogan]

Thanks all!