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Bridge707 
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Joined: 15 Sep 2010 Location: Bridgeman Online Status: Offline Posts: 32 |
 Topic: Water Heater Clean OutPosted: 30 Oct 2011 at 11:09pm |
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I am sure that this has been asked and answered before however I can not find the answer. After our final campout for the Halloween Camping we got home and I began the process of winterizing Goofy. When I drained the water heater I found it overcome with a white mineral deposit. Any one have any suggestions on how I can clean out the inside of the unit? I know for a fact that I will have to replace the Adnode rod as it is eaten about 1/3 of the way through at the base. Frustrating to say the least since I ahve always used a water filteration system since starting to use the camper to try and prevent just this kind of problem. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Greg Bridgeman
Honesty is telling the truth Integrity is telling the thruth when it hurts |
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Pawpod
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Joined: 10 Jan 2011 Location: Regina Sask Online Status: Offline Posts: 137 |
Posted: 31 Oct 2011 at 8:57am |
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Our dealer suggested to leave the aniod rod out and hookup to city water and let it flush out
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Tidalwave4455
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Joined: 25 Aug 2011 Location: minnesota Online Status: Offline Posts: 57 |
Posted: 31 Oct 2011 at 9:34am |
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The white substance is zinc (oxide), which dissolved off the anode rod, protecting the other metal parts of the heater. If the material is not flushed out, it can be pumped up to the faucet aerators and clog them. The most effective way I found to clean out the material is to buy a heater flushing tool from your RV dealer. It is a long rod with a curved tip. You connect it to a garden hose and insert it into the anode rod port. Rotate the rod as you flush out the tank...this will spray water all around the inside of the heater.
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Bridge707
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Joined: 15 Sep 2010 Location: Bridgeman Online Status: Offline Posts: 32 |
Posted: 02 Nov 2011 at 10:01pm |
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Thanks folks
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Greg Bridgeman
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IrishPod
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Joined: 05 Jul 2011 Location: Fairfax, VA Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
Posted: 03 Nov 2011 at 7:55pm |
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Hi Everyone! I have a technical question. Does anyone know what socket wrench size I need for loosening the water heater nut to let the water out? I have a 2010 175 R-Pod.
My husband tried to loosen it with other tools, but, it was locked on solid. Before I go to the hardware store and start guessing at sizes, I thought I'd ask here first. Thanks in advance. Nina |
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TheDogHouse
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Joined: 23 Aug 2010 Location: Ohio Online Status: Offline Posts: 33 |
Posted: 03 Nov 2011 at 8:36pm |
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Nina,
A 1 1/16" socket will get the job done. Make sure to have a roll of teflon tape on hand to button things back up.  |
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Steve and Rosa
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IrishPod
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Joined: 05 Jul 2011 Location: Fairfax, VA Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
Posted: 04 Nov 2011 at 8:17am |
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Thanks so much! You saved me from having to buy a whole bunch of those thingies! I've been following everyone's directions on winterizing but got stuck on the water heater nut. I have the teflon tape ... good to go!!
This forum has been so helpful. Best, Nina |
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