expiredQuattroGinger posted Sep 26, 2023 11:25 AM
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expiredQuattroGinger posted Sep 26, 2023 11:25 AM
Milwaukee M18 18-Volt 1/4 HP Lithium-Ion Cordless Transfer Pump (Tool Only) 2771-20 $135.16 (after hack)
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It's not a bad tool. I use this for draining stubborn, slow draining water heaters. If you use it for this purpose, you will need to purchase a double Female ended garden hose to attach to water heater and the pump. I bought a 5 foot version from Flexzilla on Amazon for about $15. If the water heater drain is clogged up with hard calcium or scale, this pump will not be able to force the water heater to drain through that opening. In those situations, I have resorted to removing the water inlet/outlet pipe or the pressure relief valve, and using a piece of 1/2" Uponor Pex pipe with a 3/4" reducer fitting to connect the pump to and drain it down that way.
I can usually drain a heater down in less than 10 minutes done this way or if the water heater drain is not obstructed. I don't use this every time, but it's a major time saver on electric water heaters for sure.
It's not a bad tool. I use this for draining stubborn, slow draining water heaters. If you use it for this purpose, you will need to purchase a double Female ended garden hose to attach to water heater and the pump. I bought a 5 foot version from Flexzilla on Amazon for about $15. If the water heater drain is clogged up with hard calcium or scale, this pump will not be able to force the water heater to drain through that opening. In those situations, I have resorted to removing the water inlet/outlet pipe or the pressure relief valve, and using a piece of 1/2" Uponor Pex pipe with a 3/4" reducer fitting to connect the pump to and drain it down that way.
I can usually drain a heater down in less than 10 minutes done this way or if the water heater drain is not obstructed. I don't use this every time, but it's a major time saver on electric water heaters for sure.
It's not a bad tool. I use this for draining stubborn, slow draining water heaters. If you use it for this purpose, you will need to purchase a double Female ended garden hose to attach to water heater and the pump. I bought a 5 foot version from Flexzilla on Amazon for about $15. If the water heater drain is clogged up with hard calcium or scale, this pump will not be able to force the water heater to drain through that opening. In those situations, I have resorted to removing the water inlet/outlet pipe or the pressure relief valve, and using a piece of 1/2" Uponor Pex pipe with a 3/4" reducer fitting to connect the pump to and drain it down that way.
I can usually drain a heater down in less than 10 minutes done this way or if the water heater drain is not obstructed. I don't use this every time, but it's a major time saver on electric water heaters for sure.
And yes, I understand the "hack" invovled but not all of us live close to a Home Depot to make the battery return. The nearest one for me is a 3 hour round trip.
Wish we could come up with a better title format so as not to be so misleading.
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And yes, I understand the "hack" invovled but not all of us live close to a Home Depot to make the battery return. The nearest one for me is a 3 hour round trip.
Wish we could come up with a better title format so as not to be so misleading.
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And yes, I understand the "hack" invovled but not all of us live close to a Home Depot to make the battery return. The nearest one for me is a 3 hour round trip.
Wish we could come up with a better title format so as not to be so misleading.
And yes, I understand the "hack" invovled but not all of us live close to a Home Depot to make the battery return. The nearest one for me is a 3 hour round trip.
Wish we could come up with a better title format so as not to be so misleading.
It's not a bad tool. I use this for draining stubborn, slow draining water heaters. If you use it for this purpose, you will need to purchase a double Female ended garden hose to attach to water heater and the pump. I bought a 5 foot version from Flexzilla on Amazon for about $15. If the water heater drain is clogged up with hard calcium or scale, this pump will not be able to force the water heater to drain through that opening. In those situations, I have resorted to removing the water inlet/outlet pipe or the pressure relief valve, and using a piece of 1/2" Uponor Pex pipe with a 3/4" reducer fitting to connect the pump to and drain it down that way.
I can usually drain a heater down in less than 10 minutes done this way or if the water heater drain is not obstructed. I don't use this every time, but it's a major time saver on electric water heaters for sure.
I originally bought the adapter to blow out my hoses and reels for the winter. But keep finding uses.
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