Rheem Water Heater Drain Valve Replacement

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Rheem water heater drain valve replacement.

A rheem factory part. Drain the tank. This valve has the correct length for rheem and rudd heaters and the screwdriver slot for a safer low profile. Not only can the valve spring a leak but it can also make your routine flushing almost impossible.

Various rheem replacement drain valves can be found here. Brass with screwdriver poly with handgrip handle poly with concentric handle and brass with handgrip handle are the styles offered. The rheem protech water heater drain valves offers a durable high quality replacement that will provide years of service. Proper water heater repair and maintenance requires you to drain your water heater from time to time.

Made from durable brass for a long life and better leak prevention. Replacement water heater connector washer model 60229n 15 66 bag. Rheem protech plastic drain valve for tank type water heaters model sp12159b 6 49 6 49. Having a faulty drain valve on your water heater can be a real headache.

For pricing and availability. Rheem protech 2 1 4 in. Easy to install this long lasting water heater drain valve is made from durable brass. Thankfully water heater drain valve replacement is a rather easy.

Should have already been there. Connects easily with a standard garden hose for easy mess free maintenance on your water heater. Shank poly water heater drain valve with handgrip handle model sp12039 4 93 4 93. Smith water heater isolation valve.

If your water heater came with a cheap plastic valve you may want to consider upgrading to a brass valve. Direct replacement for rheem ruud and richmond water heaters. Repair your electric or gas water heater rather than replacing it. Connect a garden hose to the water heater s drain valve and run the hose to a nearby floor drain or outdoors.

Most mid range hot water heaters now come with plastic drain valves which are prone to catastrophic failure after a few uses. Open the temperature and pressure relief valve on the side or top of the tank by flipping the lever to the open position this allows air into the tank to prevent suction that would inhibit draining. Use plenty of teflon tape when you install it.