How long does it take to drain a 50 gallon hot water heater?

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asked Dec 19, 2017 in Do it yourself by halfquest (300 points)
How long does it take to drain a 50 gallon hot water heater?

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answered Dec 24, 2017 by Mechanic21 (29,150 points)
Your water heater should drain down completely within 2 hours. Make sure you open the relief valve to help the water heater drain faster.

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