Water Heater cleaning out bottom of tank!!!

[OswegoLion]

I have a Flagstaff 8528 IKWS in storage! Are water heaters in these Suburban or Altwood? I need to clean it and not sure which one had anode!!

[cavie]

Originally Posted by OswegoLion

I have a Flagstaff 8528 IKWS in storage! Are water heaters in these Suburban or Altwood? I need to clean it and not sure which one had anode!!

Suburban has the anode. At wood will have a plastic drain plug.

[dave g]

Hi I have the same camper it’s a suburban the anode is about 8” long.

[TURBS]

I pull the anode after each trip.
Gets flushed often.

[andymil]

Originally Posted by TURBS

I pull the anode after each trip.
Gets flushed often.

That’s a good idea. I was thinking about doing that this season.

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by andymil

That’s a good idea. I was thinking about doing that this season.

It works [emoji6]

[Kimber45]

I pull mine after every trip. Getting it back in is not hard as long as you tip it back to start the threads to counter the weight of the rod wanting to pull it down.

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by Kimber45

I pull mine after every trip. Getting it back in is not hard as long as you tip it back to start the threads to counter the weight of the rod wanting to pull it down.

Agreed.

[OswegoLion]

Where can I purchase a new anode??

[Finster]

Originally Posted by OswegoLion

Where can I purchase a new anode??

I usually order from amazon, but most places that sell camper accessories like sewer hoses or shore power cords should have them. I think I saw them at Blains Farm and Fleet last year.

https://www.amazon.com/Suburban-2327...eywords=232767

Not sure if this is the one yours takes, this is what I use.

[5picker]

Originally Posted by OswegoLion

Where can I purchase a new anode??

Any good camping store/dealer will have them.
There are hundreds of places to buy them on the internet.
Ebay & Amazon both carry as do many other online places.