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Old 10-28-2017, 10:23 PM   #12001
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Mine does not have one. Is there a standard size? I’ll put one in in the spring
Is it a Suburban water heater? If not, you don't need one!
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Old 10-28-2017, 10:24 PM   #12003
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Not sure will look in the spring
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Old 10-28-2017, 10:53 PM   #12004
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Hhhhmmmmm i was wondering how often to replace them. I was thinking longer than 2 year life.
After 3 summers, mine still looks like 5pickers. So it'll be going for as 4th. Degradation rate depends on what kind of water you encounter in your travels, how often you use it, etc.

Replacing it early seems like a waste to me.
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Old 10-29-2017, 06:26 AM   #12005
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Winterized and stored. As you can see I'm very sad but DW is smiling.




I can't tell whether she's reacting to the face I'm pulling or enjoying the thought of all that extra space in the driveway.
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Old 10-29-2017, 10:00 AM   #12006
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Old 10-29-2017, 10:06 AM   #12007
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I'm like you I just replace it yearly, that rod was still in great shape, but like you I'll just replace it. IMO, it seems to me the more I use 110v to hear the water the faster they go, could be caused by electrolysis, I almost always used propane this year, and when I pulled mine it was hardly eaten up not like the past years
when I used 110v 98% of time.


Mine is propane only, i will need to google what happens if no anode rod
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Old 10-29-2017, 10:07 AM   #12008
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Mine does not have one. Is there a standard size? I’ll put one in in the spring


I am wondering what is the benefit of them and what is the symptoms when there is not one. Mine was pitted pretty good last year at 1 year old
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I'm like you I just replace it yearly, that rod was still in great shape, but like you I'll just replace it. IMO, it seems to me the more I use 110v to hear the water the faster they go, could be caused by electrolysis, I almost always used propane this year, and when I pulled mine it was hardly eaten up not like the past years
when I used 110v 98% of time.


Also how often do you replace your home anode rod?
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Old 10-29-2017, 10:13 AM   #12010
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A new camper is what we did...
Woo Hoo!! Congrats... That's a really nice camper you have there.
We'll have to look for each other on the road 😀
Did you get your fireplace??
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Old 10-29-2017, 10:18 AM   #12011
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Also how often do you replace your home anode rod?
As needed by the inspection every 6 months! You can't go by what other Members do, all Water systems ,heaters,gallons used,are NOT the same,so results differ! Youroo!!
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Old 10-29-2017, 10:19 AM   #12012
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Never, and I don't drain it either. Don't have a metal liner
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Old 10-29-2017, 11:21 AM   #12013
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Woo Hoo!! Congrats... That's a really nice camper you have there.
We'll have to look for each other on the road [emoji3]
Did you get your fireplace??
It does, slowly slide toppers, second ac, ladder, rear rack and even came with a TV.
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It does, slowly slide toppers, second ac, ladder, rear rack and even came with a TV.
Were the slide toppers extra??
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Old 10-29-2017, 11:29 AM   #12015
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We had them put it in the deal. TV, ladder and rack ended up being a surprise. The trailer we had ordered came in but had an electrical issue and needed to go back to the factory.
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Old 10-29-2017, 11:37 AM   #12016
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Also how often do you replace your home anode rod?
Once a year regardless. We live where the water will eat up an anode in a year, easy.
One of the best ways to keep cost down and that water heater happy.(replacing a HWH can be expensive!!!!)
I only use an OEM rod. Some of the others brands aren't too good so I like to keep it simple.
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Old 10-29-2017, 11:43 AM   #12017
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Old 10-29-2017, 03:47 PM   #12018
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Also how often do you replace your home anode rod?
I have never replaced the home anode. Didn't know that I should be checking it until it got too welded in to get out. I tried but didn't want to use a lot of force because I thought I might ruin the tank. Been lucky though, heater has over 30 years on it and still going strong!

My thought, the one pictured in the earlier posting looks almost new. Take a brush to it and it should be good for another year or so...
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Old 10-29-2017, 04:37 PM   #12019
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Winterized and stored. As you can see I'm very sad but DW is smiling.




I can't tell whether she's reacting to the face I'm pulling or enjoying the thought of all that extra space in the driveway.


I feel your pain. Someone at church asked me what was new. I said, I am waiting for spring.
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Old 10-29-2017, 07:09 PM   #12020
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Nice. Congrats. !!!!!!
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