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Explorer

Jan 09, 2022

Installing new anode rod

We have a 2020 TT we bought new. Used it full time for 5 months. I did maintenance on the suburban water heater. Anode rod 80% gone, and when I flushed the tank I got about a cup of sediment that washed out. This seems like a lot of sediment for 5 months. Is this unusual?
Thanks for your input.

24 Replies

Dusty_R
Explorer
Jan 10, 2022
I remove the anode rod and never had a problem.
Skibane
Explorer II
Jan 09, 2022
Earlier today, I just finished replacing the anode in my Suburban water heater.

The old one was 70 percent gone.

The RV was built 6 months ago.

The new one is Magnesium (Suburban Part No. 232767)

They also make an Aluminum version (Part No. 232768), which Suburban recommends for water with high mineral content.
wolfe10
Explorer
Jan 09, 2022
2oldman wrote:
For my rig it would be. If you're using Yuma water that may be why.

Yup, high mineral content.
2oldman
Explorer II
Jan 09, 2022
For my rig it would be. If you're using Yuma water that may be why.