DW85745
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The last new H20 heater I installed, I tried to remove the drain valve (Rheem) and replace it will a Ball valve for better cleaning.
However, I could not get the drain valve out without fear of breaking the valve (used an open end wrench that fit the drain valve slots).
I have pipe wrenches up to 3 feet, so I could of got a heck of a lot of torque on the valve instead of using the slots
but was concerned over breaking off the valve or injuring the glass liner in doing so.
Question:
1) Anyone every mess with putting in a ball valve?
2) Is there a benefit (e.g. longer tank life) in doing so?
3) Any idea of the torque used to install the drain valve?
However, I could not get the drain valve out without fear of breaking the valve (used an open end wrench that fit the drain valve slots).
I have pipe wrenches up to 3 feet, so I could of got a heck of a lot of torque on the valve instead of using the slots
but was concerned over breaking off the valve or injuring the glass liner in doing so.
Question:
1) Anyone every mess with putting in a ball valve?
2) Is there a benefit (e.g. longer tank life) in doing so?
3) Any idea of the torque used to install the drain valve?
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