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X2 on the PB Blaster. I'm not sure of your mechanical ability, but you might just take it to the dealer before you do something that can't be repaired. I'd think those guys would know all the tricks. Of course, that's if your dealer has good mechanics.
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05-04-2012, 06:08 AM
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Just a thought if the heater will heat water. Let it warm up the tank and see it that might help, then slowly remove. Just a suggestion.....
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05-04-2012, 06:25 AM
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The tank is surrounded by Styrofoam amd will be destroyed if you use a torch. Worse it could catch fire and release toxic gas (even if you manager to put it out).
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05-04-2012, 06:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark and Linda
Just a thought if the heater will heat water. Let it warm up the tank and see it that might help, then slowly remove. Just a suggestion.....
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Also when the heater is hot, apply ice cubes to the end of the anode rod, have a six point socket and breaker bar and make sure you turn left when looking at it (just in case as I have seen people trying to remove fasteners but turning in the wrong direction)
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05-04-2012, 06:59 AM
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Quote:
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... and make sure you turn left when looking at it (just in case as I have seen people trying to remove fasteners but turning in the wrong direction)
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Turn counterclockwise as you are facing the heater.
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05-04-2012, 07:01 AM
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Quote:
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Turn counterclockwise as you are facing the heater.
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05-04-2012, 07:19 AM
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Doubtful, but who knows? I have seen stranger things. I would just be very hesitant with a torch around all the other alum/plastic/rubber/wiring that is around the heater. Would do my darndest to drill it to no more than 1/2" or 9/16" max.(0.5625")as the tap drill for 1/2" npt is 45/64"(0.703").
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My Surburan W/H anode rod threads are 3/4 NPT. I only use a 6pt 1/2 drive soc with a 6in ext and breaker bar. The soc is a standard 1-1/16 6pt. If all attempts for rod removal fail,the next post will be (How to remove a water heater from my R/V).  Youroo!!
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05-04-2012, 07:38 AM
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PB Blaster and a cross lug nut wrench worked for me (1-1/16)
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05-04-2012, 08:06 AM
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"The tank is surrounded by Styrofoam amd will be destroyed if you use a torch."
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Only if the 'torch bearer' is an idiot! 
I have done a lot trickier jobs with 100% success.
I looked at my tank, and it would be an easy job.
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05-04-2012, 08:30 AM
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Rod
Stay away from the torch... PERIOD !! To
much can happen with gas and flammable material everywhere. Just my opinion.
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05-04-2012, 08:36 AM
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Quote:
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Turn counterclockwise as you are facing the heater.
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Lefty loosey, righty tighty
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05-04-2012, 09:16 AM
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Ok, now we're all on the edge of our chair 
Let us know when it's out.
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05-04-2012, 09:56 AM
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Quote:
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"The tank is surrounded by Styrofoam amd will be destroyed if you use a torch."
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Only if the 'torch bearer' is an idiot!
I have done a lot trickier jobs with 100% success.
I looked at my tank, and it would be an easy job. |
NOT helpful; unless you plan on traveling to his house and do the job, oh master of the blow torch. 
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05-04-2012, 10:05 AM
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I think we can close this thread, as the OP is no where to be seen, and the comments are getting personal.
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05-04-2012, 10:07 AM
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I think we can close this thread, as the OP is no where to be seen, and the comments are getting personal.
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I totally agree; how does that shoe fit?
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05-04-2012, 10:13 AM
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I would prefer to see what the outcome is rather than close the thread. I may be faced with a similar situation and I can find the solution here.
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05-04-2012, 10:14 AM
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Still open; so far...
I was agreeing that Crocus' posts were getting personal.
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05-04-2012, 10:17 AM
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PB Blaster and a cross lug nut wrench worked for me (1-1/16)
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Wow why did't I think of that!
GREAT idea.
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05-08-2012, 11:47 AM
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I would prefer to see what the outcome is rather than close the thread. I may be faced with a similar situation and I can find the solution here.
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Same here,they must be taking (COLD) showers! Youroo!!
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Cold Shower
Kids will be kids... get the sand box out.
Leave the thread open pleeeeeze. Thank you very much !!
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