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Hot water tank drain valve broke off.
Your water heater tank should have a dedicated shutoff valve on the cold inlet pipes.
Once all water has drained from the tank briefly turn on the cold water supply to the tank.
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Turn off the water.
If this is a gate style valve a wheel that turns turn the valve clockwise as far as you can.
Place a pipe wrench into the drain valve body and turn it off slowly.
First ensure that the valve that brings water into your heater is closed.
Make sure the hot water outlet taps are also shut.
Remove the drain valve from the water heater.
Allow the tank to cool for 24 hours before attempting this.
This will stir up any remaining sediment.
Step 2 removing the broken drain valve.
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Open the drain valve and allow the water to drain from the tank.