Water heater anode rod change frequency
I understand that you are suppose to change your WH anode rod every year under normal circumstances. I learned that lesson the hard way. Ever since, I've put nothing but softened water into my tan...
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Rmack1 wrote:Escargot wrote:
The magnesium anode is recommended by Suburban, unless it lasts less than a year, then they recommend the switch from OEM magnesium to the zinc/aluminum rod.
This is interesting info. Mine erodes away very fast, so you're saying Suburban recommends the zinc/aluminum anode rod now?
Escargot is correct, if your anode is completely used up, in less than a year, you need to switch to aluminum. If it erodes fast, but still has 25%, at years end, stick with the magnesium.
Jerry
