Anode Rod
All the water heater talk had me out inspecting mine today. I've never changed out an anode before. Is this typical of a worn rod? A good deal of white sediment came shooting out when I drained it. ...
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TenOC wrote:Old-Biscuit wrote:
Suburban OEM anode rods are magnesium. Magnesium deteriorates quicker than aluminum.
I have never pay any attention to the material of the rod. When I was camping at many different camp grounds, the rod would only last a year or so of full timing. Now I am camping FT at my son's home and I check the rod every spring. I noticed that it has lasted about 4 years and has a few more years to go. At first I thought it was the water. This year I noticed it had AL marked on the end. So I assume it is because it is Aluminum. I hope it is doing its job . . . :h
Yes..AL is aluminum and depending on water quality the aluminum can last for years and years. IS it working..........??
The idea is for the rod to be 'sacrificial' vs the steel tank of water heater.
Personally I would swap out to a magnesium rod and see how it preforms.
Problem with magnesium...they can react with microbes in water and give off a 'sulfur' smell. If that occurs then back to the aluminum
