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Products: Flush kit for sediment control
  Photo of component parts of a flush kit, comprising curved dip tube and ball-valve drain assembly  
 
What's included
  • curved dip tube
  • ball-valve drain assembly with cap
  • pipe thread seal tape
  • instructions
  • service sticker

Fits all residential water heaters with 3/4-inch plumbing.

What does it do?
  • It controls sediment buildup that can harm the tank bottom, bury lower electric elements and burn them out, and that makes noise.
  • The dip tube and drain assembly control sediment buildup by forcing water and sediment to swirl around the bottom of the tank and out.
  • The ball valve has a relatively large-diameter opening and a straight path, which make it harder for big sediment chunks to clog it, and easier to clear it if they do.
  • The cap keeps the unwary from flooding the water heater space by accidentally opening the ball valve.
  • The sticker will help you remember when you installed the parts.
Tools needed
  • pipe wrench
  • adjustable pliers
  • drill with 7/8-inch hole saw
  • basin wrench
  • hammer and flat-bladed screwdriver

For further details, check out the Tools page and Know-how.

Ordering Details

The products offered here are designed to make water heaters last longer, or solve specific problems. Installation is potentially do-it-yourself, but if you have the least doubt about your abilities, we suggest that you obtain expert help.

Shipping is by UPS Ground within the contiguous United States. UPS does not deliver to post boxes. Allow up to a about week for delivery. Hawaii and Alaska are only served by Priority Mail and can use a post box. We do not ship outside the United States.

Important: Before you order

Measure your water heater from the top to the drain valve and send the measurement to us at mail@waterheaterrescue.com. There are a few tanks that are shorter than average that require a shorter curved dip tube.

If you're getting a maximum-insulation tank, as we recommend, tell us so that we can include a 4-inch drain valve nipple.

If you have any doubts about what you're ordering, be sure and e-mail your questions to us. We want you to order only what you need!
mail@waterheaterrescue.com

Return policy
Merchandise in original condition can be returned for a full refund of the purchase price, less shipping. E-mail mail@waterheaterrescue.com for instructions.
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