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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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Learjet
Explorer
May 12, 2014
RinconVTR wrote:
Teflon tape or paste...no difference. You can still be insulated from metal to metal contact using either material.

The only thing I agree with, is checking for continuity once installed. That's a great idea and all too easy.


Unless you put it in finger tight, you will have metal contact. No way to tighten it with out metal contact.

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