Suburban Water Heater Anode
When I replaced the anode, I could only thread the new one maybe 2 or 3 threads. Any idea why they are so hard to thread? I am worried it wont seal enough
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Remove that anode rod
Go to hardware store and buy a 3/4" NPT nipple------steel
4" or 6"
Then hand thread the nipple. Then using pliers thread nipple in/out then little further in/out then further in/out.
This will clean up the threads and straighten them out if gouged/nicked
After 'chasing' the threads with pipe nipple HAND THREAD anode rod in then tighten with socket
Go to hardware store and buy a 3/4" NPT nipple------steel
4" or 6"
Then hand thread the nipple. Then using pliers thread nipple in/out then little further in/out then further in/out.
This will clean up the threads and straighten them out if gouged/nicked
After 'chasing' the threads with pipe nipple HAND THREAD anode rod in then tighten with socket
