Hot Water Heater Anode Rod

Hot water outlet aluminum anode rods are the innovative solution for water heaters made without separate anode rod ports.

Hot water heater anode rod.

Least expensive of the hot water outlet styles this particular anode rod has a 5 built in dielectric nipple no ball or seat allowing less water restriction than a heat trap nipple. But if the anode rod isn t replaced once it starts corroding the corrosion will reach the top of the anode rod and make water bubble up and leak out of the anode rod port seen above. The anode is covered in a layer of sacrificial metal so it draws the corrosion towards it preserving the inside of the tank. Aluminum zinc rods anode are cheaper and are recommended if you have smelly water.

The anode rod serves a critical purpose but generally wears out after a few years of faithful service. 103 38 02. Anode rods are usually found near the outlet pipes on the inside of the heating tank and are connected with a hex head screw. Anode rods are designed to attract corrosive elements in the water thereby diminishing corrosion in the vulnerable steel liner.

As long as the anode in the system is working the metal of the rod wears away rather than the hot water heater lining. 3 locate the anode rod on the water heater. Water heater anode rods are used to keep the water in the tank from corroding the metal lining of the heater. If necessary unscrew and lift off the cover from the top of the heater.

If your water heater doesn t have a separate hole for your anode rod it is most likely attached to the hot water outlet. Rods used in water heater tanks can be nearly 4 feet long so they are quite large and heavy. Unscrew the flex supply to the hot water outlet which should enable you to unscrew the anode rod and pull it out to check. 1 turn off water and fuel supply gas or electricity to water heater.

4 use a ratchet wrench and 1 1 16 inch deep socket to unscrew the anode rod from the heater. Find anode rod water heater parts at lowe s today. Rheem protech 54 in. Free delivery with 45 order.

A magnesium water heater anode rod protects your tank better but doesn t last as long as an aluminum zinc rod. But the anode rod is designed to attract all those corrosive agents and sacrifices itself so that your water heater tank doesn t corrode. Diameter flexible magnesium anode rod for electric and gas water heaters.