Removing old water heater

Yod12 · May 14, 2016

After wrestling with a stuck gate valve, I finally got it to close...I think all the way. I hooked a hose up to it to the drain cock at the bottom of the water heater. But can't budge any of the connections on top - the cold inlet or hot outlet. Any tricks to getting these loose?
A friend is bringing a new water heater tomorrow, so I want to get this on out soon.

Snoonyb · May 15, 2016

How about a photo?

frodo · May 15, 2016

not enough info.

get a bigger wrench

picture

user 4883 · May 15, 2016

Just cut the hot and cold pipe connections as close to the heater as possible.
You will want all new dielectric fittings with the new install.

slownsteady · May 17, 2016

cut the pipe, install new ball valves.
So is it a contractor or a friend that is helping you?????

nealtw · May 17, 2016

Easy guys, you don't know what kind of pipe he has

slownsteady · May 17, 2016

nealtw said:
Easy guys, you don't know what kind of pipe he has

Another reason for more info and some better pictures.

oldognewtrick · May 17, 2016

3 days since his post, it's either fixed or a really big swimming pool by now would be my guess.

slownsteady · May 17, 2016

I believe he has two other threads going on the same subject. (one has a picture)

Found it: http://www.houserepairtalk.com/showthread.php?t=20483&highlight=water+heater

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