Magnesium or Aluminum Anode Rod?
We are getting a portable water softener & conditioner for our fifth wheel? Since it uses salt, I was wondering if anyone had any insight on which type of anode rod to use in our water heater?
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Aluminum vs magnesium
Aluminum is best in hard water areas as it will last longer but can collect calcium/scale deposits which make it difficult to remove.
Magnesium is best with softened water.....but it can cause sulfur smell when it reacts with micros in water.
Check current one in 6 mos. after using portable softener and then decide if you need to change type of rod.
As long as it's deteriorating it's doing it's job
Aluminum is best in hard water areas as it will last longer but can collect calcium/scale deposits which make it difficult to remove.
Magnesium is best with softened water.....but it can cause sulfur smell when it reacts with micros in water.
Check current one in 6 mos. after using portable softener and then decide if you need to change type of rod.
As long as it's deteriorating it's doing it's job
