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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I just called the RV center that replaced my last anode rod, and confirmed that the old one was magnesium. It was down to about 30% or less after about a year.
Before I read the advice from this thread, I ordered TWO anode rods and both are zinc/aluminum. I didn't see a choice
According to you guys, I should have replaced it with another magnesium, as some was left after a year.. Did I screw up? Will this zinc/aluminum rod provide enough protection, or should I try to get a magnesium one?
Camping world didn't readily identify one from the other, but after reading the Q&A it stated that although the magnesium one was factory equipment, the aluminum one (no mention of zinc) was recommended for 'harsher' water.
What does that mean? In the South West where I've done all my RV'ing so far, we have very hard water, but I'm using a water softener now.
Before I read the advice from this thread, I ordered TWO anode rods and both are zinc/aluminum. I didn't see a choice
According to you guys, I should have replaced it with another magnesium, as some was left after a year.. Did I screw up? Will this zinc/aluminum rod provide enough protection, or should I try to get a magnesium one?
Camping world didn't readily identify one from the other, but after reading the Q&A it stated that although the magnesium one was factory equipment, the aluminum one (no mention of zinc) was recommended for 'harsher' water.
What does that mean? In the South West where I've done all my RV'ing so far, we have very hard water, but I'm using a water softener now.
