Is it time to change you water heater anode?
This is one of those preventative maintenance chores that like changing batteries in your smoke detectors, that can easily be overlooked. If you can't remember when it was last changed or simply don't...
Forum Discussion
lawrosa wrote:
My opinion is dont skimp on the anode no name brands unless you know the material.
Im a plumber 30 years...
The suburbans want full magnesium. The one with the bubble on the end of the nut.
After markets are often aluminum / zinc and 1/2 the size.. Usually flat on the nut. No bubble. These don't work well.
Not worth penny pinching a $300 water heater for a $12 part on amazon. You may find a $6 magnesium on amazon but I prefer the suburban part #..
See this video regarding the wrong material anode..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcxHIFKLVbc
$12 bucks free shipping suburban anode here..
https://www.amazon.com/Suburban-232768-Water-Heater-Aluminum/dp/B003DGL24G/ref=sr_1_2?m=A32JMRLJAMEVOJ&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1516936089&sr=1-2&refinements=p_4%3ASuburban
I agree, for the small price difference, I use Suburban brand, for best fit/best protection.
Jerry
