Water heater drain

[wipfr]

Is it necessary to train the water heater after each use?

[SYE]

No, I fill it in April and drain it in November

[Oakman]

Originally Posted by SYE

No, I fill it in April and drain it in November

X2.

[markb5900]

If the trailer sits for 3 or 4 weeks, I go ahead and drain the tank and the FW tank and refill it.
Takes 20 minutes and you don't get the "smelly" water as my grandson says when you first turn on the faucets.

[wipfr]

How do I drain it? There is no valve by the water heater.

[markb5900]

Originally Posted by wipfr

How do I drain it? There is no valve by the water heater.

On the bottom, there is what looks like a BIG nut. Don't remember the exact size, but thinking 1 1/8".
That is the anode rod. You unscrew that and the water will start pouring out.
I use a socket on an extension to get it out.
When putting it back BE CAREFUL not to cross thread it. Takes some nimble fingers to get it started threaded back in

[wipfr]

Originally Posted by markb5900

On the bottom, there is what looks like a BIG nut. Don't remember the exact size, but thinking 1 1/8".
That is the anode rod. You unscrew that and the water will start pouring out.

I did see that rod above the wheel. Didn't know that's what it was for. Thanks.

[Flybob]

socket size is 1 1/16".

[TakeItEasy]

Be sure to relieve the pressure in the system before removing it. if you don't the plug will shoot out and spray you with water. Don't ask me how I know.

[BuckeyeChuck]

You may want to let it cool down before draining it.

[arter368rlbhk]

Originally Posted by wipfr

I did see that rod above the wheel. Didn't know that's what it was for. Thanks.

You can't see the actual rod, it's inside the hot water tank. You have to actually pull it out to see it.