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Default Quick basic advice on a dripping gas 40-gal hot-water heater

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2. Even Superman couldn't would have a tough time removing mine ...
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Given it took a pipe wrench plus a huge cheater bar to remove the anode
with the water heater removed and blocked on the ground ... and given that


On your new heater, take the anode out and wrap the threads once with teflon
tape or anti-seize compound. Much easier to remove the next time; still
provides protection too.