Anode Rod for Atwood
I've got a new Atwood 10 gallon water heater in my rig. Someone suggested to me that I add an anode to this tank. I'm looking for opinions on whether this is a good idea. Thanks. jor
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RVER wrote:
The metal on an anode rod plug WILL DAMAGE your Atwood water tank opening. Two different metals etc. DO NOT USE AN ANODE ROD. Buy a replacement plastic plug and replace once a year or two. Screw it into the water heater with finger pressure only or if it is leaking just turn with wrench very little, just enough to stop the leak. Use teflon tape on the threads, that helps it not leak with finger pressure only. This is advice for Atwood water heater only, Suburban water heaters do use anode rods and should but not Atwood!
How can an aluminum anode harm a aluminum tank? You can get anodes made out of aluminum or magnesium.
