Suburban hot water heater threads
My water heater has only been used for one season. The anode rod was pretty bad so I ordered the replacement. I noticed the threads in the tank were nasty looking. And when I put the new rod in , it d...
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Yes, those anode rods can be tough to line up. It does help to clean up the threads. I use a wire brush in my drill to clean threads, before reinstalling anode. Using pipe thread sealing tape helps to seal, and keep the threads cleaner, easier to remove the next time. The anode does not turn in very far, and does not need to be super tight.
Jerry
Jerry
