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dockmasterdave
Explorer
Oct 14, 2014

Water heater cleaning

I have an 09 Amerilite. Bought a little over a year ago.
No idea how it was maintained, but very good shape and very little use.
I figured I should check my water heater anode rod,it's a 6 gallon Suburban.
Got it out, along with plenty of white gunk. The rod is the size of the lead in a pencil.
Found the replacement online, and read about the teflon tape. Searched for cleaning discussions, but didn't find any.
What do you recommend for cleaning the tank?
Seeking Advice

5 Replies

  • craig7h's avatar
    craig7h
    Nomad II
    Oct 15, 2014
    I also picked up a wire brush that's made to clean the threads.
  • SH's avatar
    SH
    Explorer
    Oct 14, 2014
    BB_TX wrote:
    I just use a cheap water heater flush wand from Camping World.


    So do I and IT seems to work fairly well.
  • restlesswind's avatar
    restlesswind
    Explorer
    Oct 14, 2014
    The only thing I would add is that some folks prefer teflon/plumbers paste rather than tape.
    It makes the plug easier to remove next time,but still gives a good seal.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Oct 14, 2014
    I remove drain plug, stand back and turn on water supply letting it blow out of drain plug.
    This usually gets a large portion of the crud blown out.

    Then I secure the water to trailer, attach a 'wand' to garden hose, shove it in drain hole and blast away pointing up/around then down.

    One more time with the water supply turned on to finish up
  • BB_TX's avatar
    BB_TX
    Nomad
    Oct 14, 2014
    I just use a cheap water heater flush wand from Camping World.

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