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10-16-2018, 08:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ProfChuck
I just remembered, there was a sticker on the door saying that the trailer was winterized at the factory.
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Maybe I missed something,,,
But do you not have a way to bypass the WH ???
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10-16-2018, 12:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rmstack
For my own piece of mind, I replace my anode rod every year after all of the water is drained from the tank and the unit is winterized. It is then ready for the upcoming year with a now rod. I'd rather be safe than sorry.
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That's like replacing your tires every year because it has a little tread wear. Waste of money
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10-18-2018, 06:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cold Lake Kid
I do a plumbers Teflon tape wrap around the threads. Works great.
As mentioned, there is still a lot of life left in the anode.
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Get a tube of plumbers liquid in a tube, works much better than the teflon tape (it contains teflon) and gives some lube for when you are tightening down you fitting. Its the only stuff I will use any more. Home Depot or Lowe's has it for a few few bucks, last near forever, use on metal or PVC fittings.
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10-18-2018, 07:24 PM
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Waiting money. But it's your moneym
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10-18-2018, 08:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by southpaw821
That's like replacing your tires every year because it has a little tread wear. Waste of money
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Only if they're China bombs  ...…………
Sorry, I had to throw that one in.
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10-18-2018, 08:58 PM
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Tip from a newbie:
Make sure pressure is out of water tank before removing the drain / anode plug. Shot water across lawn and calcium chunks all over myself!...
I had just tried to blow out the city water connection prior to bypassing/ draining the tank!
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10-18-2018, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by wabakami
Only if they're China bombs ...…………
Sorry, I had to throw that one in.
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This is similar to greasing wheel bearings every year. I've been servicing roller bearings in autos, trucks and trailers for 40 years. They get repacked when the brake job is done and I don't use the grease fitting in the axle or bearing buddies on "dry" trailers. I do on my boat trailer but it's going in and out of the water regularly. I can't imagine someone taking their car in to have the bearings packed annually. (Most of them are sealed these days but nonetheless, I would not pack bearings annually on any that are not sealed.
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10-18-2018, 09:10 PM
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What is equally important to checking the anode rod is frequently draining and flushing the hot water tank. Both the corrosion from the anode rod and the hardness of the water you put in the fresh water tank, will eventually clog the outlet from the hot water tank and other connections and fixtures on your water lines. I drain and flush the tank at least twice a year. Doesn't take much time.
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10-18-2018, 09:51 PM
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And don't panic if you can't find your anode rod, I have a Atwood water heater and it doesn't come with an anode rod.
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10-18-2018, 10:37 PM
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Wow. I'm a bit shocked at the "I replace it every year" statements. That's like throwing away month old socks. What a waste of money and resources. If you are pulling it out every year and flushing the tank, why not replace it when it ACTUALLY needs replacing? You aren't "playing it safe" by replacing it when it's perfectly serviceable.
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10-18-2018, 10:48 PM
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Just as confused as you
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 17 Oaks
Get a tube of plumbers liquid in a tube, works much better than the teflon tape (it contains teflon) and gives some lube for when you are tightening down you fitting. Its the only stuff I will use any more. Home Depot or Lowe's has it for a few few bucks, last near forever, use on metal or PVC fittings.
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Just remember not to tighten it down more than necessary. The first time I took the plug out after purchase it took the neighbor and I on a breaker bar just to get it loose. Whoever tightened it during assembly went way overboard.
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10-19-2018, 12:26 AM
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Back to the original topic. Most folks know to check and replace their anode rods. I think that is great but for some reason folks completely ignore their cathode rods. Why is that? Cathode rods are often forgotten and neglected and I check mine at least once a season.
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10-19-2018, 02:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TranceX2
Back to the original topic. Most folks know to check and replace their anode rods. I think that is great but for some reason folks completely ignore their cathode rods. Why is that? Cathode rods are often forgotten and neglected and I check mine at least once a season.
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Uhhh, where are you finding a "cathode" rod at?
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10-19-2018, 08:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wmtire
Uhhh, where are you finding a "cathode" rod at?
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Isn't that one of those things you can buy online that gets delivered in plain brown boxes? 
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10-19-2018, 08:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnD10
Isn't that one of those things you can buy online that gets delivered in plain brown boxes?
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That was my thought also !!!
But I see Home Depot has them,,, even one by Camco !!!
Aluminum !!!
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10-19-2018, 08:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945
That was my thought also !!!
But I see Home Depot has them,,, even one by Camco !!!
Aluminum !!!
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To a cathode rod by camco? Do you have a link?
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10-19-2018, 08:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wmtire
To a cathode rod by camco? Do you have a link?
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I just Googled cathode rod & chose Home Depot !!!
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10-19-2018, 08:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945
I just Googled cathode rod & chose Home Depot !!!
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I went to home depot website, and entered cathode rod as a search term. it comes back with anode rods results.
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10-19-2018, 08:47 AM
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A Question
Something I have always wondered about ever fall as I winterize, is why we have an anode rod in our electric/gas hwh on our RVs but not on our electric/gas hwh in our homes? Seems to me that if it is a good idea for one, it would be a good idea for the other.
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10-19-2018, 08:57 AM
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[QUOTE=wmtire;1953564]I went to home depot website, and entered cathode rod as a search term. it comes back with anode rods results.[/QUOTE
Maybe Cathode is just another term for anode ???
Or they are made of Aluminum ???
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