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10-24-2019, 12:20 PM
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Water Heater Anode Rod
Just got around to checking/changing the anode rod out on our recently purchased pop up. Glad I checked it as I dont think it was ever changed. Flushed the water heater tank out and had a lot of debris.
Picture of new and old rod. 
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10-24-2019, 12:27 PM
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Now there is a rod that gave it's entire life to that WH. Amazing how many see some pitting and think it's ready to replace. Time for a new one there.
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10-24-2019, 12:28 PM
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Just Tryin' to Help
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10-24-2019, 04:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheWolfPaq82
Now there is a rod that gave it's entire life to that WH. Amazing how many see some pitting and think it's ready to replace. Time for a new one there.
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Yep!
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10-24-2019, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by cboss
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Got all the goodie out of that one....lol
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10-24-2019, 04:10 PM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
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It would be interesting to note how old the PUP is?
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10-24-2019, 04:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 5picker
It would be interesting to note how old the PUP is?
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Its a 2013
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10-24-2019, 04:48 PM
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Just Tryin' to Help
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bwag1961
Its a 2013
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It would be more interesting to know how many camping days (heater days) there was.
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10-24-2019, 05:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cboss
It would be more interesting to know how many camping days (heater days) there was.
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No clue for that one...
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10-24-2019, 05:15 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Grayson County, Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bwag1961
No clue for that one...
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... and it may not matter if members are correct in saying water sitting in the tank between camping days also has an effect on anode rod sacrifice rate.
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10-24-2019, 05:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Dan
... and it may not matter if members are correct in saying water sitting in the tank between camping days also has an effect on anode rod sacrifice rate.
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Also depends on the conductivity of the water. Water with a lot of minerals in it will conduct more than one without.
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10-24-2019, 06:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Dan
... and it may not matter if members are correct in saying water sitting in the tank between camping days also has an effect on anode rod sacrifice rate.
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Agree
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10-24-2019, 06:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
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Quote:
Originally Posted by babock
Also depends on the conductivity of the water. Water with a lot of minerals in it will conduct more than one without.
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Also true....may never know but will check it each year when I drain the tank.
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10-24-2019, 06:49 PM
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That rod didn't get that way yesterday, and in that condition it offers no protection at all, ... seems like one important question would be, how long has it been in that condition, meaning how long has the tank been without any protection? has the tank suffered any damage?
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10-24-2019, 07:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fella10
That rod didn't get that way yesterday, and in that condition it offers no protection at all, ... seems like one important question would be, how long has it been in that condition, meaning how long has the tank been without any protection? has the tank suffered any damage?
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I only fired up the WH once, for a short time, to verified it worked and there are no visible leaks around the tank compartment so Im hoping Im ok......I guess time will tell.
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10-24-2019, 07:14 PM
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Brake is on left
Join Date: Jul 2019
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You now have a marshmallow cooker!
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10-24-2019, 07:15 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Evil Twin
You now have a marshmallow cooker!
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Hope not
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10-25-2019, 09:04 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Evil Twin
You now have a marshmallow cooker!
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Single prong marshmallow roasters don't work well!
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10-25-2019, 09:28 AM
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Member
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potato cooker
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10-25-2019, 10:52 AM
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Shiksa Bobs??
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