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tyaughton
Explorer
Nov 18, 2013

can't get the anode out to winterize the h/w tank

We have a brand new Suburban water heater in our unit, installed in September. Time to winterize now and I can't get the anode out to drain the tank. Is there another way? Also can anyone confirm the ...
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Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Nov 20, 2013
There is no need to replace an anode rod until 75% of the sacrificial material has dissolved



There is a steel rod that the sacrificial material is attached to. Doing its job......material dissolves protecting the glass-lined tank from corrosion.

The aluminum material can have calcium deposits on it from water source.

Just wire brush it off and reinstall.....good to go.

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