Drain Valve Replacement on a Water Heater

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How to replace a water heater's drain valve with a full port ball valve. Removing an old, leaking drain valve.
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Full port valve 3" shank: geni.us/CB3jwm
Full port valve 2" shank: geni.us/8Bu8WX3
Standard drain valve: geni.us/NELWK
Build your own full port ball valve
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@iceinyourveins-rn7em Год назад

This is exactly what I’ve been trying to do but all the other videos where not as thorough and detailed as yours. Thanks you for sharing!!

@TlamOfficial 9 месяцев назад

The guy in this video must know what he's doing. Did you see how fast he swapped those valves? He's like a hotwater heater ninja.

@dabig25 3 года назад

Thank You for this video. My water heater had a plastic drain valve that was leaking. Replaced with a brass one with a slightly longer Drain Valve. I was nervous I would brake or snap the plastic one but it came off in one piece thankfully

@daledude22 3 года назад

Thanks for this. I bought the "universal" drain valve, but it was too short. Luckily I saw your setup and built my own as you show here.

@PROSDIY 3 года назад

Glad the video was helpful. Hope your replacement went smooth. Cheers!

@daledude22 3 года назад

@@PROSDIY Clean as a whistle. I kept checking it for a day or so. Here in AZ we have these hot water circulation devices and I initially neglected to turn that thing off.

@theseattlejim 3 года назад

Very informative and detailed. Thank you

@markserfas4990 2 года назад

Just what I was looking for. Great vid!

@mugginsquilts1 4 года назад

Excellent job! Feel like we're home with that accent lol.

@PROSDIY 4 года назад

Lol! Thanks Muggins quilts!

@jfarinacci0329 3 года назад

Good vid. Thank you.

@Mbtech77 4 года назад

Informative.

@Shmolsen 4 года назад

Great video man! Keep up the good work!

@PROSDIY 4 года назад

Thanks Brother!

@jjustj 3 года назад

Building a house and will replace new drain valve to one like you did before we fill water heater

@honolulu1476 4 года назад

Thanks

@vandematram8205 Год назад

Thank you

@lotto-goblin 10 месяцев назад

This is a much better option! I see many will release pressure and create a vacuum with the pressure relief valve…but I know everytime you use those, there is a chance it will be shot.

@switchoff64 3 года назад

Nice

@jjustj 3 года назад

hot water recirc pump? for distant faucets?

@PROSDIY 4 года назад

𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 Full port valve 3" shank: geni.us/CB3jwm Full port valve 2" shank: geni.us/8Bu8WX3 Standard drain valve: geni.us/NELWK Build your own full port ball valve geni.us/UFGKyt geni.us/XfPbK Disclosure: Pros DIY is an Amazon Associate. We earn a small commission from qualifying purchases through our affiliate links at no additional cost to you.

@lotto-goblin 10 месяцев назад

It’s a plastic valve…but still going to do this. Maybe I’ll loosen it just a tad to make sure I know it won’t be a problem?

@007yankeesrule 5 месяцев назад

How would I know what size length to get?

@ReitersBlock Месяц назад

How do you know the shank length of the current valve if you're trying to change it for a water heater currently in use?

@printdesign737 2 месяца назад

Hi if it was leaking and not anymore, should I worry?

@julian-earl 3 года назад

I need to replace a T&P valve on a water heater that is in series with another. The T&P valve is on the first one in the series, with the cold water supply line coming in. I'm assuming that I need to drain both tanks 10 - 20 gallons to clear the T&P valves on both otherwise they will keep filling each other up when the water supply line in is shut off?

@PROSDIY 3 года назад

That's correct, they will equalize into each other. In your case you'll have to drain slightly more water than if you only had one water heater. Good luck on your repair!

@PanamaSticks 2 года назад

Leaking plastic valve. Is it worth installing a full port plastic valve on a very old hot water heater? Wondering if doing a more effective drain will extend the life of the tank.

@RonMcG-vk1cg 8 месяцев назад

Go with brass.

@PanamaSticks 8 месяцев назад

Thanks. @@RonMcG-vk1cg

@jenkins1979 2 года назад

I am having trouble getting valve off.Do I have to worry about snapping valve threads off with too much pressure?

@waterheaterservices 2 года назад

Penetrating oil, let it soak for a day.

@ask43242flight 3 года назад

can you give a part list that i can use to build your setup?

@PROSDIY 3 года назад

The parts are listed at 0:24. There are links in the video description for parts if you're interested. Thanks! 3/4" threaded full port ball valve 3/4" x 2 1/2" brass nipple 3/4" MIP x 3/4" male hose adaptor.

@ask43242flight 3 года назад

@@PROSDIY my water heater is rheem power vent with model MODEL: 42VP75FW. how do i know the shank size? Also if i just buy 3'' shank, will it work for the model with 2'' original one?

@PROSDIY 3 года назад

@@ask43242flight You can use a thin wire or something that will fit along side the current drain valve. Then measure the distance of how long the wire went to the tank and the end of the shank, then add 1/2" for the threads. You can always use a longer one (3") and it will work fine. It just will stick out a little further.

@mysterybat35 2 года назад

What happens if you just cap off the leaking drain valve?

@waterheaterservices 2 года назад

Nothing at all happens

@zippyzoe Год назад

I like this idea. less work.

@RonMcG-vk1cg 8 месяцев назад

Tried this and it only gets worse. Watch the video and replace the valve. $12 at Home Depot. Plumber replacement $200-500.

@MoparGuy1625 6 месяцев назад

@@RonMcG-vk1cgwhat happened

@toddsmith1617 3 года назад

Why don't you use pipe dope?

@Enigma_V8 Год назад

Literally what I was about to comment! Says “Pros DIY”, then proceeds to use standard Teflon tape for a water heater.

@desarae6745 2 года назад

Our plastic valve gave out and I woke up to 40 gallons of water shooting out of our water tank… the tank is less then a year old and it’s under warranty but they can’t come out for 3-5 days and water is still coming out after I shut the MAIN supply off…. The water is coming out very slow but it sounds like it’s bubbling and EVERYTHING is shut off..