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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I'd just go with a tap. Just be aware that pipe threads are tapered so you have to stop when the tap reaches the end of the threads or you will start damaging the outer threads.
But I wouldn't do anything until you can test to see if it works as is. NPT is designed to seal well.
But I wouldn't do anything until you can test to see if it works as is. NPT is designed to seal well.
