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    Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 4:10pm
Originally posted by ToolmanJohn

 The anode rod gets attacked instead of the tank. It helps to prevent galvanic corrosion due to water quality.  I do not know how fast the corrosion would happen if the anode rod wasn't present (worn completely). 

 Every hot water tank has an anode rod, even your home water heater tanks have a sacrificial anode rod which must be inspected regularly or you risk corrosion of the tank.


Mostly correct, but there are WH's without anodes. Depends on tank material and lining. Our Lance has a WH without anode needed.
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