RE: broken water heater plug
Believe it or not this has been discussed before.
I recommended drilling 1/8" holes on opposite sides of the plug, close to the threads, and putting a long nosed pliers in the holes to twist it out. Put teflon tape on the threads when replacing it. I tried a search, nothing came up. I'm going to Lowe's to check out that Extractor tool. Sounds like something everyone should have in their tool box anyway, cause we all know sh*t happens, as in my case, it already did.
RE: broken water heater plug
Thanks for all the responses. I thought about a hacksaw blade,but don't want to damage the threads. Might try a hobby knife and cut in quarters then try to pull it out. The extractor tool sounds good also. I didn't over tighten, just snugged it,but I have to use a socket wrench cause I can't get my finger on it, it's kind of a tight spot. My guess is like I said in my original post, the plug has been used for nine years. Heating and then cooling is eventually going to deteriorate it over time. Thanks all for your help.
broken water heater plug
Winterizing today, By pass HWT, blowout the water lines, disconnect shower head, go to take off nylon plug so I can drain the tank, the head breaks off, leaving the plug still intact. Good thing water was able to drain out, but now I'm trying to figure a way to get the plug out without jacking the threads on the tank up. Anyone have any ideas. The plug is original, and the TT is nine years old, so I guess this was going to happen eventually. Thanks
RE: What happened to the Cool Mods thread?
Cool Mods does seem to be gone. However type Handy Hints, Gadgets, Products & Gizmos in the search box in the upper left corner will give you 286 pages of the same things.
RE: Can you rotate Tires on TT?
Alignment not good or axles bent. Fix that, then replace the tires.
My TT ahs the same problem, only the rear axle, though. About 7k miles. I just dropped it off at a truck/frame shop last night for them to investigate. I am also considering an axle flip while its there. Hey APT, what truck/frame shop did you take yours to if you don't mind my asking. I have the same problem and will need to replace my tires in another year or two, but don't want to do that till the alignment problem is taken care of. For now I just go to a campground 40 minutes from my house.
RE: How do you properly get rid of an old plastic gas can?
If it's one that has the vent cap on it,save it.The newer ventless cans are worthless.:M Have to drill a hole in the newer ones and use a screw to get can to vent.Hmmm, thats funny I've had one for about maybe 5-6 years now and haven't had to drill any holes. Works fine for me.
If you don't mind holding the can for 5 minutes to dump 5 gallons of gas out of it.Vented old ones are faster.Ahh no, don't have that problem.
RE: How do you properly get rid of an old plastic gas can?
If it's one that has the vent cap on it,save it.The newer ventless cans are worthless.:M Have to drill a hole in the newer ones and use a screw to get can to vent.Hmmm, thats funny I've had one for about maybe 5-6 years now and haven't had to drill any holes. Works fine for me.
