On a gas water heater, the sediment creates hot spots that can damage the tank ... Glue a 1-1/2-inch PVC x 3/4-inch FIP adapter (A) onto a female PVC trap adapter (B). Note: This allows you ...
It can even cause rumbling or popping sounds as the sediment traps water and ... without a readily available hot water source. Best Time of Year to Drain a Water Heater While you can usually ...