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profdant139
Explorer II
May 10, 2014

Why is my water heater anode NOT wearing out??

I've had this new trailer (and its new anode) for a year and a half -- more than 100 nights of camping, with lots of hot water usage. Today I checked the anode -- it was in perfect condition, althoug...
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Francesca_Knowl
Explorer
May 10, 2014
It's not like they dissolve overnight. I replaced a water heater recently in one of our rentals. The w/h had been installed in 1988- and, curious, I asked my husband to remove and look at the anode. It was only about 1/3 gone! This was in a constantly occupied house, mind you.

I'd expect an anode in a trailer w/h to last a very long time.

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