Open the drain valve and allow the water to drain from the tank.
Hot water tank drain valve broke off.
Allow the tank to cool for 24 hours before attempting this.
Turn off the water.
Remove the drain valve from the water heater.
Again the water will be hot so use caution.
If the broken drain valve is made of plastic get a self tapering serrated insert and push into the nipple and unscrew out.
First ensure that the valve that brings water into your heater is closed.
Your water heater tank should have a dedicated shutoff valve on the cold inlet pipes.
Once all water has drained from the tank briefly turn on the cold water supply to the tank.
If this is a gate style valve a wheel that turns turn the valve clockwise as far as you can.
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This will stir up any remaining sediment.
Rheem protech plastic drain valve for tank type water heaters model sp12159c 11 99 11 99.
Step 2 removing the broken drain valve.
If you experience a leaking water heater it is recommended to turn off the water to your tank.