Sonny if the npt size of the threads is 3 4 inch you can use a standard tapered pipe thread to clean out the female threads.
Rv water heater drain plug thread size.
The angled design conveniently fits in tight spaces and includes prongs for rusted drain valves and petcock drains.
Thank you i keep a spare plug for my atwood water heater in my tool kit and it is 7 8.
We have an atwood water heater and are trying to remove the white nylon plug to drain and winterize.
If you use a tap be very careful.
Camco s drain plug wrench is specifically designed for use with rv water heater drain plugs.
But the pros will use a correctly sized thread chaser.
Fits both 7 8 and 15 16 drain plugs.
I would highly recommend using a thread chased to cleanup the threads but i already had a tap on hand and used that.
Here s a link to a pipe tap that should work though i m sure any brand will do the trick.
Includes two 1 2 npt replacement drain plugs and teflon tape.
Camco rv water heater drain plug and wrench kit designed for rv camper water heater drain plugs fits 7 8 15 16 drain plugs angled design allows you to reach tight spots 11633 4 5 out of 5 stars 1 020.
The tank threads will be a whole lot softer so go slow.
What size socket do we need.
Only enough to restore the threads in the tank.
25 pcs of water heater drain plug 1 2 inch 11630 91857 eau white plastic drain plug compatible with rv camper and atwood water heaters.
I use a 1 2 drive with an extension bar.
Designed for rv water heater drain plugs.
The treads on the rod are standard 3 4 npt.
Just don t cut too deeply.
Replace your atwood rv water heater drain plug once every other year.
As a last resort using a 3 4 inch npt standard tap will work if you re very careful.