guk on water heater anode rod
Have clear gooey guk on the anode rod in my Hot water heater. I pull the rod and drain the heater at the end of every trip
Forum Discussion
As Aluminum anode rods corrode they can produce an aluminum oxide deposit.
The aluminum oxide forms a virtually odorless "gel" substance that can vary in texture from a firm somewhat sticky curd to a thick running slurry.
The gel can be either milky or clear.
Typical with higher PH water source.
Flush and rinse WH
Change to Magnesium Rod........but they can dissolve quicker so check routinely to get an idea of life span.
Also they can react with high sulfur content water source and produce Hydrogen Sulfide Gas ----Rotten Egg Smell.
The aluminum oxide forms a virtually odorless "gel" substance that can vary in texture from a firm somewhat sticky curd to a thick running slurry.
The gel can be either milky or clear.
Typical with higher PH water source.
Flush and rinse WH
Change to Magnesium Rod........but they can dissolve quicker so check routinely to get an idea of life span.
Also they can react with high sulfur content water source and produce Hydrogen Sulfide Gas ----Rotten Egg Smell.
