Hot water tank - pressure valve replacement

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Hot water tank - pressure valve replacement

The pressure valve on my water heater started acting up. I ordered a new one, but am having difficulty getting the old one off. I sprayed P-Blaster on it and still won't budge with my 6" wrench. I intend to bring a larger wrench, but am concerned about breaking it out of the tank. Anyone have an idea just how sturdy that tank is?

Of course, if I break it off, I can replace the whole water heater, but it still works just fine, has very little rust and replacement is a much bigger job if not necessary.

Gary and Cathy Price
1997 C36 Mk II Tall Rig/Wing Keel Imagine...
Hull # 1617
Worton Creek, Md.
Northern Chesapeake Bay

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My experience with like items is the let the P Blaster sit and soak. I have had luck up to and after 30 days just letting the stuff sit and soak.
Good Luck

Neil & Denise
"Neice Sea 2"
Catalina 36 MKII #2167
Charleston SC

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