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 Topic: Anode Rod ReplacementPosted: 17 Nov 2011 at 2:05pm |
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Yes and no. If you remove the rod (as is good) for inspection, whatever....remove any of the old tape (it will be shredded somewhat during removal) and wrap with fresh.
The tape helps seal the threads against leaks and make it easier to remove, later. If you were to never remove it, it would likely last "forever".
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turncoat3
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Joined: 02 Jan 2011 Location: Washngton, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 37 |
Posted: 18 Nov 2011 at 10:38am |
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I believe that FR uses several different models of water heaters so be sure that you know the model number. I would recomend removing the anode at least twice a year for inspection and retaping.
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Ben & Lorrie
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Posted: 18 Nov 2011 at 1:25pm |
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I agree with turncoat3. I have found that about midway thru the season I start getting the infamous "rotten egg" smell in the hot water. I forget the name of the gas that is generated during use (hydrogen sulfide???). So, in my case, I like to drain and flush at least twice per season. Once during winterization and then again as stated above.
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Podsible Dream
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Posted: 18 Nov 2011 at 5:56pm |
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You got the chemistry right! See you're right there with the rest of us techies!
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Chris and Walt
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dsmiths
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Posted: 18 Nov 2011 at 9:06pm |
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Being weak in chemistry, why does the small travel trailer water heater need a sacrificial anode and house water heaters do not ? I understand electrolis, but what if its operated on gas only ?
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Dane and Donna Smith
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techntrek
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Posted: 18 Nov 2011 at 10:11pm |
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The big guys have anode rods, too, inserted from the top. If you check it (or get a plumber to check it) every 5 years your tank might last a very long time. But most people don't, and so they rust through.
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David and Danette
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Posted: 19 Nov 2011 at 7:04pm |
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On the Camping World website they have a anode rod for the atwood hot water heaters with a built in valve. Is there one avialable with a vave for the suburbon hot water heaters? Or would the attwood anode rod work for the suburbon? David
I just found out the atwood and suburbon have different size diameter pipe threads one 1/2" and the other 3/4".
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