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12-21-2015, 08:27 AM
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They do come in different sizes by different makers but all still have 3/4 TP for install! Your choice on Al/Mag? Youroo!!
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Youroo, my pale white gray matter is having difficulty with your "3/4 TP" phrase. Please explain for me.
Thx, Dan
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12-21-2015, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Dan
Youroo, my pale white gray matter is having difficulty with your "3/4 TP" phrase. Please explain for me.
Thx, Dan
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3/4" Tapered Pipe Thread! Youroo!!
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12-21-2015, 09:13 AM
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It is unusual for anode rods to be completely wasted after just 1 year, but it can happen. Water with extreme mineral can cause rapid galvanic exchange, and better that the anode rod takes the hit instead of the water heater rusting out.
I have been using the same anode rod that came in my 2008 unit, and will probably replace it at the end of next year.
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12-21-2015, 09:15 AM
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I only put soft filtered water in our RVs,,,
And drain WH after every use !!!
The Anode Rods last for years !!!
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12-21-2015, 09:34 AM
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They week we moved into our home and installed a new water heater, I removed the anode rod immediately. Bacteria tends to grow on the rod and gives the water a sulfer/rotten egg smell. Been in the house 10 yrs and the water heater is still going strong. I'll sacrifice a water heater not to have the smell. As for our campers. I've only had to purchase 1 anode in all the years we've had campers. We are weekend warriors for the most part and they just tend to last longer than we keep the camper. I will replace one when they get to 25%, though.
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12-21-2015, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by AquaMan
They week we moved into our home and installed a new water heater, I removed the anode rod immediately. Bacteria tends to grow on the rod and gives the water a sulfer/rotten egg smell. Been in the house 10 yrs and the water heater is still going strong. I'll sacrifice a water heater not to have the smell. As for our campers. I've only had to purchase 1 anode in all the years we've had campers. We are weekend warriors for the most part and they just tend to last longer than we keep the camper. I will replace one when they get to 25%, though.
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AquaMan,,, do you have a water softener ???
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12-21-2015, 09:40 AM
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They use mag. anode because it goes away rather than the alum. tank! Not for your health. An anode gets used up to prevent corrosion of the WH tank.
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12-21-2015, 10:09 AM
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AquaMan,,, do you have a water softener ???
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Yes I do, which does help to extend the life of the water heater.
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12-21-2015, 10:33 AM
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Many anode rods available for less than $20.00 on Amazon or other sites.
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12-21-2015, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by youroo
3/4" Tapered Pipe Thread! Youroo!!
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Thx!
Sent (I think)
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12-21-2015, 01:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by A32Deuce
They use mag. anode because it goes away rather than the alum. tank! Not for your health. An anode gets used up to prevent corrosion of the WH tank.
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If you have an anode you most likely have a steel tank.
My Atwood wh is aluminium and has no anode.
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12-21-2015, 08:46 PM
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Aquaman - the sulfur smell is from anaerobic bacteria that flourish in the presence of iron in the water. You can precipitate the iron before it goes into the tank with fresh air/oxygen and a simple filter, or you can flush/sterilize about every 2 weeks, or you can chlorinate constantly.
Magnesium anodes are best for fresh water systems. They are eaten away by galvanic action which is driven by electrically charged ions. This usually caused by the water impurities but can also be driven by stray electrical currents.
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12-22-2015, 08:17 AM
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Quote:
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Yes I do, which does help to extend the life of the water heater.
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We bought a Spa a few years back,,,
I was really surprised to find that you are not to fill with soft water !!!
They told us that soft water was hard on the plumbing ???
Must be the PH & Hardness is off ???
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12-22-2015, 08:37 AM
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I seem to get around 2 or so years until I need a new one.
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12-22-2015, 09:13 AM
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It's all about the water we put in our units !!!
We had a TT for about 7 years,,, anode was still @ 3/4 size !!!
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12-23-2015, 09:26 AM
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After reading this thread, it reminded me that I hadn't checked/changed since I bought unit new 2 years ago. Ordered one from Amazon with a rinse out wand and WOW! Just a stick! White garbage flowed out for about 3 minutes while rinsing. Glad I checked -we leave tomorrow to avoid the full moon!
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12-23-2015, 09:32 AM
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Oh where did it go?
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Originally Posted by 97flhtcui
We own a 15 34rl. We full time and took delivery in early February.
I pulled the anode and found it spent in 10 months of use. It may be in everybody's interest to check and flush your water heater while it's out. We have been full timing since 07 and never had a anode wear down that fast. I pull them every 12 months and usually have 1/4 left. FYI
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Since it was a factory rod it will go pretty fast, it is designed to save the tank, and with the water getting harder and harder every year this problem will not get better.
It should not really bother you that the rod is worn out that is it's job, and yes if you fulltime you should check you rod and flush your tank at least once per year if not a better idea do it twice.
Hope this helps and Happy Camping and Merry Christmas
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12-23-2015, 09:20 PM
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Got My anode yesterday, bought an extra to have just in case I get surprised.
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12-23-2015, 09:44 PM
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Funny, I've not ever had a bad or worn out anode rod in 2 units over 13 years.
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12-23-2015, 09:46 PM
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You need to get out camping more.. [emoji12] [emoji57]
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