by Mike Kennedy | Jun 26, 2026 | Drain Valve
The “suction trick” is a clever plumbing technique that uses a natural vacuum inside the water heater tank to stop water from pouring out of the drain opening while you swap the valve. By sealing off all upper entry points where air could enter the tank,...
by Mike Kennedy | Jun 23, 2026 | Drain Valve
Upgrading to a full port ball valve to flush your tank-type water heater is important because it features a completely unrestricted internal channel that allows large chunks of hardened sediment to pass through without clogging the valve. Standard factory-installed...
by Mike Kennedy | Jun 13, 2026 | Drain Valve
Yes, upgrading to a 1-inch full-port ball valve paired with a custom “scale cutter” cross offers a massive mechanical advantage over a standard 3/4-inch setup. This arrangement creates an industrial-grade maintenance port that effectively eliminates the...
