ewarnerusa
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Hi. Is this type of plug OK with an Atwood water heater to replace the nylon plug? Seems more convenient then keeping a stock of nylon plugs. I don't have a good grasp of the galvanization thing.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AZAOW/ref=pe_160230_24080570_pe_vfe_dt1
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n7bsn
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I wouldn't use it
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That style of drain plug is used on the transom of boats. I doubt if that would be a good choice for a water heater.
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robatthelake
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No it is a Poor choice! Use the OEM Plugs ! They are cheap and Work Properly! A New one every year is cheaper than a Cup of Coffee!
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Chuck&Gail
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I think warranty is void if you use that.
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sharker6
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I use this one
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Grey Mountain
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sharker6 wrote:I use this one
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I installed one of those on my Atwood, but I'm receiving conflicting information about it. Some have told me it will cause a problem with the threads. But they are sold in RV supply stores (not that that is any guarantee of anything.)
Has anybody had any problems with one like this?
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The threads are National Pipe threads. Whether you use plastic, brass, or steel, they all will work.
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sharker6
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About the only way your going to mess up the threads is over-tightening. After you put Teflon tape on just tighten until you feel too much resistance. Or, fill the heater with water and tighten until it stops dripping.
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Chris Bryant
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Grey Mountain wrote:sharker6 wrote:I use this one
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I installed one of those on my Atwood, but I'm receiving conflicting information about it. Some have told me it will cause a problem with the threads. But they are sold in RV supply stores (not that that is any guarantee of anything.)
Has anybody had any problems with one like this?
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My big problem with those is that you cannot flush the tank- you can drain the water, but the crud stays in.
The plug the OP posted would last until you turned the water heater on.
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