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Doc · 04-06-08, 01:02 PM

I want to build an appleseed type reactor, and have some questions on the water heater part of the equation.

I found a 120V 6 gal water heater on sale at my local home improvement store today. The problem is it does not have a bottom drain valve. As it is intended to be used, the input and output are on top, an the BOV is on top as well.

Can't I just pump the contents into my wash tank and drain the glycerin there? Do I HAVE to have a bottom drain valve?

04-06-08, 01:02 PM	#1
Doc Still Lookin' Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa TLCA# 17266 Posts: 4,446	Input on Appleseed type reactor wanted- I want to build an appleseed type reactor, and have some questions on the water heater part of the equation. I found a 120V 6 gal water heater on sale at my local home improvement store today. The problem is it does not have a bottom drain valve. As it is intended to be used, the input and output are on top, an the BOV is on top as well. Can't I just pump the contents into my wash tank and drain the glycerin there? Do I HAVE to have a bottom drain valve? __________________ Eric P. 1993 Landcruiser, 190K miles. Lifted, Locked, Slidered, Slee'd, Snork'd, Winched, bobbed. Daily driver. ROTW