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09-24-2015, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by OldCoot
Just make sure when you remove the anode, you smear some Danco silicone paste on the tank threads to prevent rust. Even after 40+ yrs with trailers, I forgot to do it when we came home from FL this year and had to "chase" the threads to get the anode back in. CRS strikes again.  |
I have some never-seez but I don't have any silicone paste, will it work just as well?
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09-24-2015, 10:59 AM
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Lowes, Home Depot, Amazon and probably ACE and ACO. Very popular. Look in plumbing.
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09-24-2015, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by txredfish
I have not heard about the Danco silicone paste. I have been using the white thread pipe tape each time about twice a year. Is this similar? Where do you find the Danco paste?
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I think OC means to coat the water heater threads with Danco to prevent rust for that period that the anode rod is out. Use the tape on the anode rod when reinserting - or I could be wrong.
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09-25-2015, 08:22 AM
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I guess after you drain the WH,,, there would be not reason not to reinstall Anode rod for storage ???
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09-25-2015, 08:34 AM
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Just use pipe dope. Rectorseal No.5 is ideal.
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09-25-2015, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945
I guess after you drain the WH,,, there would be not reason not to reinstall Anode rod for storage ???
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Correct.
That is what I have done for years.
Remove for draining and reinstall, all at the same time.
One less thing to remember to do in the spring.
It is just sticking into mid-air inside the tank at that point.
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09-25-2015, 08:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by checkmate99
As is Teflon tape....it is also a lubricant for the threads, not a sealing tape. A RV hot water tank is the same as your home hot water tank, just much smaller. (As far as maintainance goes). Replacing the anode rod is necessary only when it has sacrificed itself. If one is going to leave the rod out all winter, please put a pipe plug in the hole to prevent critters from making a home inside your tank. Draining the tank after each camping trip is un-necessary. But, you can do it if you like!
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I strongly recommend draining the tank after each season or if not used for a while. If you need a better reason, run some water from your hot water faucet into a small container, cover it and let it sit on the counter in your RV when it is not in use. Next time you go to use RV open the container and determine if you ae OK with the quality of the water.
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09-25-2015, 08:52 AM
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