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offgrid
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Topic: De-Winterizing Posted: 02 Apr 2019 at 1:21pm |
Way too many variables in this "experiment". Water conductivity for sure is going to have a huge influence. Temperature as well. To test the original hypothesis that the pod anode dissappears faster than the one in your home water heater, you would need to control for these variables by using the same water in both the home and pod tanks, get the same size and type of anodes, set the temps the same, and either let them sit or use the same amount of water from both. Weigh the anode rods before and after. Not so easy to do in practice.
BTW, in looking at this I saw several articles raise concerns about the possible health effects of aluminum and al/zinc anodes. If you're concerned about such things you might want to be sure to get a magnesium rod.
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GlueGuy
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Posted: 02 Apr 2019 at 1:44pm |
The basic issue is that "water" is not just water. It has different PH, different dissolved solids, and possibly other ingredients besides dissolved solids. I would not doubt that temperature makes a difference as well.
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DavMar
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Posted: 02 Apr 2019 at 2:21pm |
Good grief I've turned loose monster with this thread, but I believe lostagain has come up with the most logical conclusion, poltergeists! GlueGuy is also right that not all water is alike, so maybe will just chalk this up as a combination of multitude of factors, okay? By the way this time around I went with a Magnesium rod so we shall see if that makes any difference?
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offgrid
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Posted: 02 Apr 2019 at 2:53pm |
Well with magnesium you might be less likely to get dementia later on so that would be a good thing
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jato
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Posted: 02 Apr 2019 at 3:55pm |
So . . . . . what flavor of anode rod comes standard on the R-Pod?. Been searching but haven't found anything conclusive. Thanks
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lostagain
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Posted: 02 Apr 2019 at 6:21pm |
And you can just drink water if you have acid indigestion.
I wonder if they make a potassium anode? Then I wouldn't have to bring along so many bananas.
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Posted: 02 Apr 2019 at 8:05pm |
Hmmmm ...... the "boss" says I've already lost my mind, offgrid, so maybe I should go with lostagain suggestion and see if I can find potassium anode to stop my leg cramps and besides the hot water may have a nice fruity taste?
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GlueGuy
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Posted: 02 Apr 2019 at 8:49pm |
My suggestion would be to just avoid drinking hot water. Stick with the cold stuff that hasn't gone through the water heater.
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lostagain
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Posted: 02 Apr 2019 at 9:13pm |
eewwww, don't drink tank water. You never know what's lurking in that stuff. It's okay for bathing and washing, but drinking, no way.
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Posted: 02 Apr 2019 at 10:12pm |
I don't understand the fear of the Pod water tank. You probably have a better idea what's in your Pod's water tank than what is in your municipal water. At least if you maintain it properly and pay attention to what you put in it. Of course if you're afraid of, don't drink it.
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