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Improving your water heater drain [View all]
It was tricky but I replaced the plastic drain faucet that no longer worked. The faucet would not let any water out. Now I flush it on a regular basis. Comes in real handy for quick access to hot mop water.
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And this is some calcified crystals I flushed out:
Fortunately the valve did not break off (they can and often do!). I had a wood plug I carved from a broom handle ready to drive in to stop the water if it did.
Just a successful DIY improvement I wanted to share that will increase the water heater's life.
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