Confirm you received a black gasket that fits inside the yellow swivel that seals to the water heater drain valve. Contact us at info@sedimentbuster.com if you did not.
Every Sediment Buster includes instructions to clean via the draining/rinsing method. This video also talks about drain valves and whether you should change yours: Step by Step Instructions
You can also use the Sediment Buster to break a clog, flush the tank with water pressure, THEN clean and rinse the tank: See illustration
Draining (empty) a tank can be accomplished with air pressure (not water flushing). You can even empty a tank up a flight of stairs if you contain the tanks pressure! See illustration.
