Water Heater quick drain?

[lakecumberland]

Looking to drain the water heater after each trip easy. Anyone got any ideas?

[Ford Idaho]

Open a faucet, remove drain plug or the anode rod depending on your water heater then stand to one side and open the pressure relief valve.

Should take a second or two for most of the water to hit the ground running.

[exploreco]

I did that after I first got our new camper. After about 3 times of doing that and realizing I was taking about 7 gallons of water out of my fresh tank I quit doing it. Only drain it at the end of the season. We only use our hot water for dishes since we dont have a shower.

[lakecumberland]

I use public water. So no need to hold the water in between. Mine has a anode does it have to have one to work?

[youroo]

Originally Posted by lakecumberland

I use public water. So no need to hold the water in between. Mine has a anode does it have to have one to work?

Not to Work but to Last! Youroo!!

[Ford Idaho]

Originally Posted by lakecumberland

I use public water. So no need to hold the water in between. Mine has a anode does it have to have one to work?

The water heater will work with out an anode rod but the tank will rust out.

[Flybob]

There are commercial WH drain valves for the Atwood but you can easily make one. Suburban is a little tougher as it uses an anode rod.

[Ford Idaho]

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May need replaced more often, will still need to be removed to flush the tank out.