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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Lynnmor wrote:
... To start the anode, get a socket with an extension. Place a parer towel over the socket and jam the anode hex into the socket using the paper to give a snug fit....
X2 - except I use a deep well 6 point socket with no extension (better feel) and run some excess teflon tape onto the head of the rod for snugness (instead of paper towel or newspaper). I use paper behind the rod to bring the rod forward. Just another way.
