speedbugy Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 (edited) I did a couple extra things for quick easy winterizing. Pictures attached. I added a 3/4 T to my hot water heater with a spigot for draining. I took the anode rod out and ran it straight through the T. Then I added to the low point drains with spigots so I wouldn't have to crawl underneath no more, or blow the lines out with compressor. I can now put antifreeze in drains, cut water off, open drains and leave. Even my Wife can do it now. Edited January 6, 2023 by speedbugy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 40 minutes ago, speedbugy said: Even my Wife can do it now. Does it drain without removing the anode? Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 Speed depends on the newness of the anode, I would assume. I wouldn't make the change personally. Rod Quote White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjohnt Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 (edited) Of course having RVed for 50 years I support safe effective additions or improvements that make things go faster or easier yayyyyyyyyyyy THANKS FOR THE POST. Hey whatever works for YOU is great... When I winterized I sometimes just removed the anode rod so I could inspect it and replace if necessary PLUS it seemed to allow for a better more rapid drain and discharge of any crud or accumulation VERSUS if only a trickle drain/discharge occurred and some sediment and particles got left behind WELL DRATS LOL I AGREE WITH LAPPIR Its my opinion if the anode was fairly new and still full sized the drain/discharge may be a bit slower, while if its worn way down which I have seen it would drain faster maybe bring more crud out with it ??? Darn if I know lol Thanks for the tip, glad it works for you it looks so easy peasey GOOD INFO John T Edited January 6, 2023 by oldjohnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 I didn't have to do any of the OPs changes . We just head South when the temps start touching the 30s . Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedbugy Posted January 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 (edited) The water drains pretty fast, I don't have to remove it, just open the spigot. It's on my general maintenance list to replace the anode rod May of each year so any remaining crude is flushed out. Edited January 6, 2023 by speedbugy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anawilliam850 Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 Really great improvements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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