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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Welcome to the forum Jim.
I went through the same thing last Spring. I bought a 3/4 inch steel brush, that fits in my drill. I cleaned up the threads really well, but the new, actual suburban brand anode still did not turn in near as far, as the original that came in the tank.
I put several wraps of teflon tape on the new one, got it in about 4 threads, and called it good. I did not use a wrench, but turned it in as tight as I could get it, using a socket, with extension, and one hand.
It seemed to me, that the replacement anode threads, did not quite match the original. My guess is a quality control issue. I would not use too much force, and it really does not take too much to seal, when using the tape.
The threads will still cut the tape enough to ensure contact from the anode to tank.
Good luck,
Jerry
I went through the same thing last Spring. I bought a 3/4 inch steel brush, that fits in my drill. I cleaned up the threads really well, but the new, actual suburban brand anode still did not turn in near as far, as the original that came in the tank.
I put several wraps of teflon tape on the new one, got it in about 4 threads, and called it good. I did not use a wrench, but turned it in as tight as I could get it, using a socket, with extension, and one hand.
It seemed to me, that the replacement anode threads, did not quite match the original. My guess is a quality control issue. I would not use too much force, and it really does not take too much to seal, when using the tape.
The threads will still cut the tape enough to ensure contact from the anode to tank.
Good luck,
Jerry
