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Old 09-26-2015, 09:44 PM   #1
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What is this stuff???

I have a 2010 Wildwood XLite with a Suburban gas-only water heater. When I removed the anode rod today for winterizing, there were white globs of something all over the top of the anode. They were kind of cylindrical, about 1/4" long each and looked like insect larva - I know it isn't - and I was able to wipe it off in a rag. My question is what is this stuff? Is it a common complaint?
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Old 09-26-2015, 09:55 PM   #2
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A mixture of calcium and mineral deposits from hard water.

It is in you water heater at home. Do you clean out your home water heater?
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Old 09-26-2015, 10:01 PM   #3
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No I don't. The water at home is from our own well and is very soft - dish liquid lasts a long time.
I would have thought that a calcium or mineral precipitate would be hard and not gelatin-like.
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To remove the deposit just use white vinegar. For the anode quickly dip and rise with water. You can flush the water system to remove build ups and chlorine taste.


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Old 09-26-2015, 10:55 PM   #5
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Those were alien embryos designed to hatch in the spring and then take over all rv's and turn them into ferry ships to take our pathetic population to thier perfect planet.You have interupted the masterplan ans now thousands of rv'ers will be left behind to perish when the alien unlease the nuclear desease that will devour the planet,makeing it habitible only by the kidnapped rv'ers who they will transform into a super race,Who will return to resetell the planet and flourish.These people will be hybrids,1/2 alien and 1/2 human but with a modified super conducter brain structure that will make them able to completelt dominate any other intelligence thry encounter.The end is near!!!!! you have angryed the sowers of the seeds and will pay acordingly !!!!!! Lock your doors , cover your windows,they will still find you.thier mental powers are without paralell.
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Old 09-26-2015, 11:10 PM   #6
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Somebody spends too much time watching the Sci-fi channel.
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Those were alien embryos designed to hatch in the spring and then take over all rv's and turn them into ferry ships to take our pathetic population to thier perfect planet.You have interupted the masterplan ans now thousands of rv'ers will be left behind to perish when the alien unlease the nuclear desease that will devour the planet,makeing it habitible only by the kidnapped rv'ers who they will transform into a super race,Who will return to resetell the planet and flourish.These people will be hybrids,1/2 alien and 1/2 human but with a modified super conducter brain structure that will make them able to completelt dominate any other intelligence thry encounter.The end is near!!!!! you have angryed the sowers of the seeds and will pay acordingly !!!!!! Lock your doors , cover your windows,they will still find you.thier mental powers are without paralell.

I believe you are on to something here.

Another thought for the OP is that had you not removed that rod you would of been just fine. It just a wonder that it wasn't a lot worse than you describe.

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I have a 2010 Wildwood XLite with a Suburban gas-only water heater. When I removed the anode rod today for winterizing, there were white globs of something all over the top of the anode. They were kind of cylindrical, about 1/4" long each and looked like insect larva - I know it isn't - and I was able to wipe it off in a rag. My question is what is this stuff? Is it a common complaint?
This is quite normal and indicates that the Sacrificial Anode is doing it's job. Beneath those "white globs" you will probably find some pitting in the zinc material. Understanding the reason for the anode is the key. It is made of a less noble metal than that of your hot water tank and will therefore erode away a lot faster, when in the presence of mineral rich water, than the tank itself. You might like to take a wire brush to the anode and clean all the deposits from it while you have it out as this ensures that it is at it's most effective. It should be replaced when it has wasted by about 70%.
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Those were alien embryos designed to hatch in the spring and then take over all rv's and turn them into ferry ships to take our pathetic population to thier perfect planet.You have interupted the masterplan ans now thousands of rv'ers will be left behind to perish when the alien unlease the nuclear desease that will devour the planet,makeing it habitible only by the kidnapped rv'ers who they will transform into a super race,Who will return to resetell the planet and flourish.These people will be hybrids,1/2 alien and 1/2 human but with a modified super conducter brain structure that will make them able to completelt dominate any other intelligence thry encounter.The end is near!!!!! you have angryed the sowers of the seeds and will pay acordingly !!!!!! Lock your doors , cover your windows,they will still find you.thier mental powers are without paralell.
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Somebody spends too much time watching the Sci-fi channel.
And not enough time on spelling lessons! FUNNY!!!
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