Abstract: The present invention provides for an access door construction that is used with hot water tank assemblies that include an access opening in the inner tank and an access opening in the outer tank. The access door construction includes a first clamp that is interiorly located in the inner tank and is used to cover the first opening and a second clamp that is exteriorly located on the outer tank and is used to cover the second opening. A threaded rod is located between the first and second clamps to provide for the first and second clamps to be connect and to be a one piece structure. Centrally located on the first clamp is a circular groove while centrally located in the second clamp is a threaded through hole. The rod includes a handle at one end and a ball at its opposite end to provide for the ball to be located in the groove and for the opposite end extend through the hole.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an improved hot water tank assembly. The improved hot water tank assembly is provided with a access port. This access port provides adequate space to remove accumulated sediment and debris from the interior area of the hot water tank. By removing sediment and debris from the interior area of the hot water tank a buildup of sediment on the elements will not occur. This will increase element efficiency and decrease operating costs. Element and hot water tank assembly life spans will both be increased. The present invention also provide for a tool having a unique design and configuration to assist in the process of removing sediment and debris from the interior of the hot water tank assembly.