Suburban water heater - tap die thread tool?
I thought about buying a tap thread tool that you use to clean thread before install a new anode. This am I brought anode with me to local hardware store because I don't know what size of tap thread t...
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I just replaced the anode on mine. There was LOTS of crud in the tank and I figured some of it had to get lodged in the threads even after flushing. So I got the 'firmest' toothbrush I could find and spun it around the threads several times. I know this won't fix buggered up threads, but it will get any sand or grit out of them if that's all you're worried about.
* And FWIW I stumbled across a youtube video that shows why you don't want to replace the anode with the aftermarket anode that has a drain spigot on it. This anode showed basically no deterioration in 2 years so it was replaced with an OEM magnesium anode. The magnesium anode was 50% gone when it was pulled after 16 months. The video is by RVGeeks. As the video points out, it's a Good Thing when the anode deteriorates instead of the water heater itself.
Tim
* And FWIW I stumbled across a youtube video that shows why you don't want to replace the anode with the aftermarket anode that has a drain spigot on it. This anode showed basically no deterioration in 2 years so it was replaced with an OEM magnesium anode. The magnesium anode was 50% gone when it was pulled after 16 months. The video is by RVGeeks. As the video points out, it's a Good Thing when the anode deteriorates instead of the water heater itself.
Tim
