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Afaroo, thank you for your help. I'm afraid I'm going to have to call somebody over here (darn $$) to look at this.

The nut you referred to (closest to the tank) doesn't budge when I twist. It's...

Afaroo, I'm trying, but boy, this one is tight! I don't want to be difficult, thanks for your patience but when you're dealing with these plastic fittings, they're not too forgiving.
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Tom & Afaroo,

Thank you for your quick responses! When I turn that nut counter clockwise, it also turns the male fitting (which then twists the hose). When I turn that nut quite a few turns, I...

Tom,

Sure thing. Here's a pic of my drain valve. I've got the hose attached, but am not sure how to open the valve. Thanks, Dan

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Hi there. I'd like to replace the white plastic drain valve on my GE water heater with a brass fixture so I can drain it regularly. Before I replace the valve, I got to drain the tank. I've never...