Products > Sediment Control
and Replacement Dip Tubes
What you'll find here: Sediment flush kits, straight and curved dip tubes, and ball-valve drain assemblies. Replacing the dip tube on an old heater may give more hot water. Curved dip tubes expel sediment. What does all that mean? Well, take a look at the picture above. It comprises all the pieces listed below. The whole kit is all this, but you can also buy separately a curved dip tube, a straight tube, or a ball-valve drain assembly. The dip tubes have an integral PEX-lined pipe nipple of 4 or 6 inches. If you're not sure what you need, think about buying a consultation. We'll repay the fee if you buy what we recommend within 10 days.
Worth noting: the shipping calculator works well for one or two items, but exaggerates if you buy a bunch. For instance, a recent order of six items generated of $53, when the true shipping was about $18. When this happens, we always refund the difference. If you didn't know that, it might scare you off.We'll be out of the office and unable to fill orders Jan. 2-10
Curved dip tube with 4-inch pipe nipple
A dip tube and integral plastic-lined nipple for sediment control for those
who already have a ball valve installed. Specify tank height from the cover
to the drain valve by e-mail when ordering.
SKU17 $29
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Curved dip tube with 6-inch pipe nipple
A dip tube and integral plastic-lined nipple for sediment control for those
who already have a ball valve installed. Specify tank height from the cover
to the drain valve by e-mail when ordering.
SKU103 $31
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Standard dip tube with 4-inch nipple
For those who need to replace a broken dip tube, but don't need a flush kit for
sediment control. It's 44 inches long, but can be cut to fit any size tank.
SKU20 $19
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Standard dip tube with 6-inch nipple
For those who need to replace a broken dip tube, but don't need a flush kit for
sediment control. It's 42 inches long but can be cut to fit any size tank.
SKU110 $21
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Shipping is by Fedex or UPS Ground within the contiguous United States and Priority Mail to Canada, Alaska and Hawaii. UPS and Fedex do not deliver to post boxes. Allow about a week for shipping. We try for shipment within one business day of receipt, and when we've set up the order, we can give you estimated delivery date and a tracking number. The shopping cart generates an invoice and automated response, but you should hear from us fairly soon thereafter. If there is any hitch with your order, we'll tell you immediately. If you don't hear from us, check your e-mail junk folder. Occasionally spam blockers divert our mail.
Doing it yourself: 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.
Also, it's better to make sure you can loosen the factory anode or pipe nipples before you order. That's easier than ordering and then having to return it. But, too, a plumber can probably get it out even if you can't, so consider that as an option.
Anodes and flush kits are of a standard size used by the whole American water heater industry. They will fit all residential tanks with 3/4-inch plumbing.
Merchandise in original condition can usually be returned within 120 days for a full refund of the purchase price, not including shipping. Write to mail@waterheaterrescue.com for instructions and authorization. If the electrode on a powered anode has been immersed in water, the device cannot be returned.
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