|
|
10-19-2014, 02:03 PM
|
#1
|
Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Illinois
Posts: 84
|
Water heater plug?
Winterizing the motorhome today and drained the water heater. Does this need to be replaced?
|
|
|
10-19-2014, 02:07 PM
|
#2
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 499
|
That is the anode doing its job. It's designed to be sacrificial, you have at least another season before i would be concerned
__________________
2006 Roo 23B hybrid
2006 Ford F150 4.6L
|
|
|
10-19-2014, 02:10 PM
|
#3
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Lower Michigan
Posts: 1,471
|
For what little they cost and seeing it's better then half gone, replace it.
__________________
Bill & Pam
2014 Trilogy 3650RE
2015 F350 PSD
|
|
|
10-19-2014, 02:10 PM
|
#4
|
Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Illinois
Posts: 84
|
Thanks Rickim
We have lots of iron in our water, the previous owner must have had lots of lime.
|
|
|
10-19-2014, 02:11 PM
|
#5
|
Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Illinois
Posts: 84
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by mcnabbwr
For what little they cost and seeing it's better then half gone, replace it.
|
I think maybe I will but I'll wait until next spring when I get it out of storage.
|
|
|
10-19-2014, 03:35 PM
|
#6
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 703
|
Try This
Maybe this will help
__________________
2013 Ford F-350 SD Diesel, 4X4, Crew Cab, Lariat
Sabre 2014 32RCTS, Pullrite Superglide 2900 18K
|
|
|
10-19-2014, 03:50 PM
|
#7
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 7,948
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by bmurph44
Winterizing the motorhome today and drained the water heater. Does this need to be replaced?
|
Cleanup the threads and reinstall.
If you don't plan to use for the winter leave the tank empty and this way you have time to buy a new one for next season of camping.
Online they run about $15-$20 a piece but if you buy a few you get a better deal.
I bought 6 on eBay for $43 and free shipping and not tax.
Here is two for $30 and free shipping on EBay.... LINK
|
|
|
10-19-2014, 04:08 PM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Clarksville Va.
Posts: 10,422
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by mcnabbwr
For what little they cost and seeing it's better then half gone, replace it.
|
X'2 there cheap compared to a new water heater, If I saw that on mine it would be changed,,,
__________________
Coachmen M/H
Concord
2018 / 300 DSC
|
|
|
10-19-2014, 04:11 PM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Idaho
Posts: 9,839
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by gljurczyk
X'2 there cheap compared to a new water heater, If I saw that on mine it would be changed,,,
|
Ditto.
I would just cut the rod off and use only the threaded part hand tight in the threads with some pipe tape to keep the rust to a minimum.
__________________
2016 F350 6.7L LB CC Reese 28K 2014 Chaparral Lite 266sab
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." 2014 19 days camping 2015 17 days camping201620 days camping
|
|
|
10-21-2014, 10:08 PM
|
#10
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 244
|
Couple questions. Where is the HWH drain plug on the GT 378 and how do I get to the Anode rod?
Sent from my iPhone using Forest River Forums
|
|
|
10-21-2014, 10:13 PM
|
#11
|
Ret E-9 Anchor-clanker
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Genoa, ILL
Posts: 1,476
|
Yea, I gotta say if its already out.....
__________________
Don & Dona W/yorkies Gizmo, Master Chief, & Tali
2011 Flagstaff 8528 BHSS 2015 Ford 6.7 XLT
2010 Full Timers & Still Going
|
|
|
10-22-2014, 06:52 PM
|
#12
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 498
|
Another good reason to replace that anode is that small fragments from an old one can clog your screens on the toilet cold water supply line.
|
|
|
10-22-2014, 07:30 PM
|
#13
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Sunriver, Oregon
Posts: 502
|
I replace mine annually. Probably not necessary, but cheap peace of mind.
Sent from my iPad using Forest River Forums
|
|
|
10-23-2014, 07:48 AM
|
#14
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Central upstate New York
Posts: 263
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BillMFl
Another good reason to replace that anode is that small fragments from an old one can clog your screens on the toilet cold water supply line.
|
You need to explain how water from your hot water heater is going to get to the cold water line for your toilet.
__________________
George & Jerri
06 GT 340 TSSE
USMC
|
|
|
10-23-2014, 08:04 AM
|
#15
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,162
|
I just ordered an Anode for my Suburban hot water tank part number was 232767 magnesium Anode $15.78 from ebay free shipping.
__________________
2014 Palomino Columbus 3650TH
435AH 12V VMax Charge Tanks, 520 watt Monocrystilline Solar Array, Morningstar MPPT TS-60 CC,Morningstar Remote,Cotek True Sine Wave Inverter,Cotek Remote Controller,50amp Progressive Hardwire Surge Protector
2015 Dodge 3500 6.7L 4X4
2011 CanAm Commander XT 1000
|
|
|
10-23-2014, 08:27 AM
|
#16
|
Ret E-9 Anchor-clanker
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Genoa, ILL
Posts: 1,476
|
Maybe he did that mod for a cold water heater too...
__________________
Don & Dona W/yorkies Gizmo, Master Chief, & Tali
2011 Flagstaff 8528 BHSS 2015 Ford 6.7 XLT
2010 Full Timers & Still Going
|
|
|
10-23-2014, 08:30 AM
|
#17
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,162
|
__________________
2014 Palomino Columbus 3650TH
435AH 12V VMax Charge Tanks, 520 watt Monocrystilline Solar Array, Morningstar MPPT TS-60 CC,Morningstar Remote,Cotek True Sine Wave Inverter,Cotek Remote Controller,50amp Progressive Hardwire Surge Protector
2015 Dodge 3500 6.7L 4X4
2011 CanAm Commander XT 1000
|
|
|
10-23-2014, 03:13 PM
|
#18
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 498
|
If you yappers had been around here long enough you would know. Quite a few of us have had it happen. The small particles swirl around as cold water enters the heater. The anti reverse valve is open while cold water enters. Over time many of these small particles can migrate to the filter at the cold water line to the toilet and completely block it. They can also accumulate in the diffuser screens on the water faucets. In my case the anode had completely disintegrated in just one year. I flushed the water heater and a huge amount scale like particles flushed out. It only takes a few to clog the cold water valve partially open. Replacing the anode annually takes care of the problem.
By the way, you seem to have lost your way. Trailers are in another forum.
|
|
|
10-23-2014, 03:52 PM
|
#19
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Clarksville Va.
Posts: 10,422
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BillMFl
If you yappers had been around here long enough you would know. Quite a few of us have had it happen. The small particles swirl around as cold water enters the heater. The anti reverse valve is open while cold water enters. Over time many of these small particles can migrate to the filter at the cold water line to the toilet and completely block it. They can also accumulate in the diffuser screens on the water faucets. In my case the anode had completely disintegrated in just one year. I flushed the water heater and a huge amount scale like particles flushed out. It only takes a few to clog the cold water valve partially open. Replacing the anode annually takes care of the problem.
By the way, you seem to have lost your way. Trailers are in another forum.
|
I think that it is wise no matter if you own MH, TT or 5er. All the units have problems and people's in site is great on plumbing. The plumbing is all pretty much the same. MH are just fancier controls. You have a suburban WH. correct might be 10 gal or 6 gal. makes no difference unless it's instant hot. I didn't know that if you do not own a Georgetown or another MH you can't learn something by asking a question on a subject that is in line with the post because you don't own a MH.... And I disagree with you with all do respect, even replacing an anode annually you will still have deposits in your tank off the rod. That's because it doing what it suppose to do.....
__________________
Coachmen M/H
Concord
2018 / 300 DSC
|
|
|
10-23-2014, 04:35 PM
|
#20
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 498
|
I've owned 2 f350's and two 5vers, the last a 37' Montana. And yes there are similarities and of course asking questions is totally reasonable. Yukking it up before you know the answer is ignorance. Respect works both ways. When somebody wants to be a smart ass they can expect the same in return. Your response deserves respect and yes the anode does begin to shed particles relatively soon. Its supposed to. The key point is that an anode can severely disintegrate in a single season and due to the swirling action in a small tank the particles can migrate. In a large home sized tank particles like sand or whatever can sink to the bottom and it can take years for them to cause any problems. Removing the anode and flushing the water heater out is good preventative maintenance. But to each his own. I simply pointed out what can happen in a single season and got some snide remarks in return. Thank you for your comments.
|
|
|
|
|
Thread Tools |
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|