water heater: removing anode rod
On Feb 19, 10:46�pm, George wrote:
On 19 Feb 2007 18:53:52 -0800, "
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On Feb 19, 9:15?pm, "Bob M." wrote:
"George" wrote in message
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Just for completeness:
As noted, after much effort, I did get the rod out. *ext time, I'll get
an impact wrench. * * * * *put a new (aluminum) rod in. * *flushed the tank
several times, including 2x with vinegar. *ne thing I found is that it
flushes much more 'powerfully' if I remove the draincock.
No need for an impact wrench if you wrapped the threads with Teflon tape. It
still provides protection, can check continuity with a meter if you like.
I will be looking for rust reports....
how much vinegar did you add to tank?
2 flushes, 1 gal ea
does the water smell of vinegar?
No. *I flushed with water after. *
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Did you pour a gallon of vinegar in the heater input line? Was there
heater full of water at the time? or empty?
Has the rust gone away?
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