Open a hot water faucet closest to the water heater ... Remove the ball valve handle after you flush the water heater, especially if the water heater is located where people could walk by it ...

The tip fits 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4" hose fittings Water pressure can be easily controlled ... handle protects your hand when using hot water to flush the cooling system The spray gun attaches to ...

Also, if the tank is not regularly drained and flush, the build up of minerals can prevent the water heater from heating the water properly, leaving you without a readily available hot water source.