Jsmallberries
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On my newly installed Rheem 50 gallon gas water heater XG50T12DM40VO, while it came with a brass drain, gate valve I guess it's called, I decided to replace it with a brass ball valve for future maintenance flushes. for the larger opening it affords
So I drained the 50 gallon tank, first off, since it's on a stand,and it's a single story residence, it wasn't draining well, that,s with a couple of hot water valves open inside so I lifted the TPR valve lever up and was able to drain it fairly quickly, supply water was off and therm was down as low as it could go.
First question, anything wrong with using the TPR once supply is off and therm at low?
More importantly, I had no where to grab the gate valve drain from, it's right next to the control unit making access difficult, see picture. I was finally able to get a plumbers wrench on it, but it covered the entire valve with the hose attachment threads exposed . When I tried to turn it, it felt like it would break off and not turn, I stopped trying and managed damaged the exterior threads slightly.
Is this made to come off? and what tool would do it, or should I give up?
So I drained the 50 gallon tank, first off, since it's on a stand,and it's a single story residence, it wasn't draining well, that,s with a couple of hot water valves open inside so I lifted the TPR valve lever up and was able to drain it fairly quickly, supply water was off and therm was down as low as it could go.
First question, anything wrong with using the TPR once supply is off and therm at low?
More importantly, I had no where to grab the gate valve drain from, it's right next to the control unit making access difficult, see picture. I was finally able to get a plumbers wrench on it, but it covered the entire valve with the hose attachment threads exposed . When I tried to turn it, it felt like it would break off and not turn, I stopped trying and managed damaged the exterior threads slightly.
Is this made to come off? and what tool would do it, or should I give up?