Water heater anode socket size?

They sell little lances to flush out the tank from a hose. Get quite a bit of calcium out when I flush.

midnightsadie wrote:
I took mine out threw it away installed a shut off valve and drain hose. after each trip I drain it and the fresh water tank. 7yrs old no problems.

When I drain from the anode hole there is still water and quite a bit of calcium in the bottom of the tank. Have you ever taken the shutoff valve out and out your finger in there?

I took mine out threw it away installed a shut off valve and drain hose. after each trip I drain it and the fresh water tank. 7yrs old no problems.

I use adjustable wrench with screwdriver through the hole. They aren't usually that tight.

6 point 1 1/16" socket

The steal anodes are usually 15/16, plugs range from 1-1/16 to 1-1/4. I think the heating element will be 1-1/2". Have at least a 6" extension-12" works super... ;)

25.4mm per inch

1-1/16 = 1.0625

1.0625" x 25.4 = 26.9875 or ~27mm

I use a 27 mm socket on mine. I believe that 27 mm is about the same as 1 1/16. I just don't feel like doing the math at the moment. :)

1 1/16