Water heater--check valve removal BROKE

[jnbhobe]

Mine was at the top of the tank

 

[cookie]

My plastic check valve was also at the top of the water heater.

Peace
Dave

 

[kakampers]

Ours was at the top too...

 

[Gaffer]

Read my post from 11/20 on this thread: //heartlandowners.org/showthread.ph...ter-on-3055-rl?p=277844&highlight=#post277844 Use a 1/2" NPT bottom tap, the lip will stop a tapered tap.

Ok, still working on this issue and not having the best of luck---another question for those who chose the tap route. I chatted with Suburban this morning and they had some caution about pushing the tap too deep---apparently there is some type of "bushing or flow tube" at the back of threads (plastic) and it is actually smaller so you do not want to put a tap into it. She also mentioned that if the tap hits against it, you probably did not get all the plastic out?? Was this a concern for anyone?
For those who used the dremel did you use a grinder bit or a wire brush?
thanks,
Still working on it
al

 

[mobilcastle]

where do you get the brass check valve-I am adding this to my to do list-you guys are keeping me busy
Thanks

 

[jnbhobe]

I got mine at Double J campground in Springfield,Mo. I got two so I have a spare in my collection in the rig.

 

[boatdoc]

Most RV shops have them in brass and come to think about it, I've only seen them in brass except in new rigs.