water heater anode rod
How often should I replace the water heater anode rod and are they pretty much all the same when it comes to purchasing one? Thanks
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The Suburban manual says this:
To replenish this air pocket: 1.Turn off water heater. 2.Turn off cold water supply line. 3.Open a faucet in the RV. 4.Pull out on the handle of the Pressure Relief (P & T) Valve and allow water to flow from the valve until it stops. 5.Release handle on P & T Valve - it should snap closed. 6.Close faucet and turn on cold water supply; as the tank fills, the air pocket will develop.
I don't quite agree with this method because the air pocket will be very small. The reason is that only the space above the valve will have the air and it will be compressed when the tank is filled.
To have a larger air pocket, simply drain the water heater and refill.
To replenish this air pocket: 1.Turn off water heater. 2.Turn off cold water supply line. 3.Open a faucet in the RV. 4.Pull out on the handle of the Pressure Relief (P & T) Valve and allow water to flow from the valve until it stops. 5.Release handle on P & T Valve - it should snap closed. 6.Close faucet and turn on cold water supply; as the tank fills, the air pocket will develop.
I don't quite agree with this method because the air pocket will be very small. The reason is that only the space above the valve will have the air and it will be compressed when the tank is filled.
To have a larger air pocket, simply drain the water heater and refill.
