On Aug 20, 8:19�am, wrote:
On Aug 20, 1:59�am, "Roger Shoaf" wrote:





"Salmon Egg" wrote in message

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Does it make practical sense to preemptively replace anodes in working
water heaters in order to extend their lives? Is it better to just wait
until leaking begins?

Bill

Yes check the anode! � To simplify the removal use a 6 point socket and a
breaker bar. �I have found that heating the head of the anode with a propane
torch softens the pipe dope thy use at the factory to facilitate removal.

Check out this web site for the anode tutorial:http://waterheaterrescue..com/

You can probably find the anodes cheaper if you hunt a bit.

--
Roger Shoaf
If you are not part of the solution, you are not dissolved in the solvent.