On Sat, 9 Jun 2012 16:37:54 -0700, "Pico Rico" >
wrote:

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>"merryb" > wrote in message
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>> Watching a home improvement show this morning, and they were talking
>> about doing this yearly. I don't ever remember hearing that this is
>> one of those odd jobs that need to be done. Husband is outside doing
>> it now, and ICK! The rust & sediment build up is amazing. Is this
>> something you all do? If not, it might be a good idea!
>>
>>
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>I have done it, but since the water heater is all the way in the garage, any
>spills drips make a mess of all the clutter filling the garage.

Normal people would attach a length of garden hose to the drain spigot
and run it outdoors onto their lawn... can't hurt, you bathe with it,
may even fertilize.