Water heater anode rod

I miss the Atwood HWH I ad in my old camper. No anode rod needed. The tank was glass lined.

Don't substitute an aluminum rod for the magnesium OEM rod. Your Suburban water heater tank could get a hole in it if you do.

You have another season left on your rod. I'd get a spare just in case and don't forget to flush out your tank before reinstalling your old rod, the white stuff is sitting in the bottom of your hot water tank and needs flushed out.

Yes, OEM is magnesium. The mag rods have a little dimple in the center of the head (threaded end).

Jerry

MFL wrote:
Magnesium is the recommended choice, and should last for a year, or more, depending on water quality. If really bad water, and going through the mag rods quickly, then the aluminum rod is a better choice, and will last longer. The aluminum rod, does not give as much protection as the magnesium one.

If your current rod is mag, and looks that good after 2 years, you are doing very well, and likely using good water.

Jerry

That's the OEM rod, so I assume it's magnesium. I fill at home with soft water. I have heard that the aluminum rods last longer, didn't know about the lower level of protection. I'll stick with mag for a replacement.

Thanks, guys!

Magnesium is the recommended choice, and should last for a year, or more, depending on water quality. If really bad water, and going through the mag rods quickly, then the aluminum rod is a better choice, and will last longer. The aluminum rod, does not give as much protection as the magnesium one.

If your current rod is mag, and looks that good after 2 years, you are doing very well, and likely using good water.

Jerry

Looks fine to me.

Another year maybe.

Replace them when you can see the core rod. Click here for an example.