<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by GaryKD:
Hi JC,
Any plumbing, Lowes or Home Depot store should have the wrench. As you have found out what is needed is a thin wall socket. What you should find is a thin walled socket with a rod through two holes at right angles to the socket.
You need this tool. Even with an after market drain plug, the anode rog is in this hole and it needs replacing as part of routine maintenance. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Found a 7/8 thin wall socket today and put it on a pivotable 3/8 in ratchet and it worked great. We drain our water heater if we won't be using the rig for a week or longer. Keeps the water from getting stinky......