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Originally Posted by cookinwitdiesel
Well I started running down this checklist tonight (forecast for low of 34, I didn't want to chance it) but ran into 2 roadblocks.
1) What size is the Anode Rod bolt head?!?! I went up to 1" and 24mm and both were too small. Those were the largest I had on me so I will have to make a trip to pick something up for this. This kept me from draining the hot water heater tank properly (still drained the hot lines but want to do it right). How do you guys remove this? My plan was just a breaker bar and the right sized socket. Couldn't get enough grip with the pliers I had on hand, but I do need to grab some good channel locks as well I guess. Picture attached of my Hot Water Heater.
2) I thought I was being slick and bought the Camco Winterization Bypass kit ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006JJ588/). Turns out though that they are expecting a threaded fitting on the end of the hose - not the quick connect one that goes into the pump - for their 3-way valve. Because of this, I will need to get the right hardware to get that valve inline for the pump supply line so that I can just flick the valve up and suck antifreeze instead of pulling from the (then empty) fresh water tank. Open to recommendations here  I included a picture of what I currently have in my trailer (the end that goes into the pump supply side) |
For the water heater, it should be a 1-1/16 inch socket (
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
For the winterization bypass, I cut the hose in the middle, and installed 2 of these on the cut ends (the bypass valve then screws between them). You'll also need 2 stainless steel hose clamps:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You may be able to get these locally at a big box store.
Hope this helps.