Be sure to use a fresh water approved sealant on the male threads of the new plug and don t over tighten.
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Using an easy out will also keep you clear of the soft aluminum female threads on the inner tank of the water heater.
In this free video dave solberg teaches you a couple quick solutions for removing a corroded or broken plug from the exterior of your rv s water heater.
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Clean any left over sealant from the drain opening threads and install a new brass plug.
On water heaters that have an electric heating element be sure the element is turned off before you drain the water heater tank.
The element will burn out quickly if there is not water in the tank.
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