Rv Water Heater Drain Plug Thread Size

I have a water heater on my rv that i had to use a impact wrench to undo the drain plug.

Rv water heater drain plug thread size. It s a bigger size than the atwood i had in my previous trailer and i don t have a socket big enough. High quality at an affordable price expertly made from premium materials. As a last resort using a 3 4 inch npt standard tap will work if you re very careful. Back in november i removed the hot water heater hwh anode to drain the heater in preparation to winterize the trailer.

The pilot is manually lit when the destination is reached and hot. 2010 26b keystone hideout 2005 gmc sierra 2500hd duramax yamaha ef3000iseb posted by. But the pros will use a correctly sized thread chaser. Xtremeamazing 1 2 inch water heater drain plug for rv camper and atwood water heaters white 11630 91857 pack of 12 6 99 6 99 get it as soon as thu sep 3 free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon.

I ve checked plumbing outlets machine shops and big box home stores. I read in one of your articles a reference to a thread chaser or tap. I have also purchased a replacement anode the camcorv rv water heater. Angled design conveniently fits in tight spaces and includes prongs for rusted.

Dometic rv g10 2 sp lp gas 10 gal. Keep in mind that most pipe threads are tapered in order that turning the threads together will wedge and seal the threads. You ll need a 3 4 inch npt thread chaser since the replacement anode will likely have a tapered pipe thread. Camperbuds3 on 08 10 09 10 30am 7 8 wrench.

Sbebenelli on 08 10 09 11 12am camperbuds3 wrote. Pilot ignition water heater 16 x 15 1 2 x 20 7 8 94180 0. Unless your water heater originally had a zinc anode plug in the place of your drain plug it is most likely that the hole is 1 4 npt national pipe thread. I have checked with a couple of local rv super stores with no luck.

Your help would be appreciated. Camco 11633 specifically designed for use with rv water heater drain plugs. Can someone tell me what size socket i need for the drain plug on a 6 gallon dometic hot water heater. 3 4 npt is bigger than one s thumb huge.

Direct spark ignition combo water heater 16 x 12 1 2 x 18 by dometic rv.