There are a couple of things that must still be done to prolong the life of your HW tank.
The anode rod should be replaced annually or when consumption of the anode rod reaches 75 percent. If overlooked it can lead to premature tank failure. Of course the only way to inspect the anode rod is to remove it.
Also, just using the small drain valve will not drain out the residue that builts up in the tank from lime, iron and sulfates in the water. The only way to flush these out is with the anode rod/plug removed.
Ron
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