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water heater anode rod
Hi,
This past weekend I checked the anode rod for a GE electric water heater. I noticed that it was encased in a varnish-like material that I was able to scrape off. I replaced the rod after scraping/filing, to reveal bright metal. Nevertheless, I wonder about this material, which presumably acts like an insulator. Is this covering normal? Should I be periodically scraping this material off? thanks in advance. bob |
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water heater anode rod
"Robert Rifkin" wrote in message ... Hi, This past weekend I checked the anode rod for a GE electric water heater. I noticed that it was encased in a varnish-like material that I was able to scrape off. I replaced the rod after scraping/filing, to reveal bright metal. Nevertheless, I wonder about this material, which presumably acts like an insulator. Is this covering normal? Should I be periodically scraping this material off? No since of scraping it any longer since you just ****ed it up BY SCRAPING THE COATING OFF!!! Better buy a new one..... |
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"Robert Rifkin" wrote in message ... Hi, This past weekend I checked the anode rod for a GE electric water heater. I noticed that it was encased in a varnish-like material that I was able to scrape off. I replaced the rod after scraping/filing, to reveal bright metal. Nevertheless, I wonder about this material, which presumably acts like an insulator. Is this covering normal? Should I be periodically scraping this material off? thanks in advance. bob http://www.waterheaterrescue.com/pag...er-anodes.html here's everything that you will want to know about your anode rod I'd suggest that the crap you scraped off is a result of the anode rod doing its job. considering a new rod cost 20~30 bucks, I'd replace it. Dave btw, for what its worth, I replaced the anode rod on my hot water heater to kill the rotten egg stink, and flushed with hydrogen peroxide and it worked fantastic! |
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