rgolding wrote:
My question was/is "Do you think a ground to earth rod connected to the frame of the hot water heater would have an impact on the service you would get out of a rod?" I don't have this type of need, but a person staying in one place for a long time, might benefit from a ground rod connected directly to a mounting bolt of a heater. Or actually it might increase the deterioration of the rod. Just thinking and looking for answers to a theory.
NO....additional grounding will not make a difference......the water heater is already grounded. Otherwise none of the controls would work.
Water quality is what affects the longevity of an anode rod.
