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joe_julie81
Explorer
Nov 20, 2020

Winterization of hot water heater?

After draining all the water from the tc,including removing the plug from the hot water heater, what else? The anode attached to the plug is half eroded away, I guess it should be replaced? Should the plug be left out so the inside of the tank might dry out. Should I blast warm air in there to try and dry it out? I'm trying to prevent premature electrolysis from pitting the aluminum. Any thoughts?
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  • rockylarson's avatar
    rockylarson
    Explorer
    Nov 21, 2020
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    "I'm trying to prevent premature electrolysis from pitting the aluminum. Any thoughts?'

    Aluminum tanks don't use anode rods.

    Good Luck, Have Fun, Stay Safe
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    Sjm9911
    Explorer
    Nov 21, 2020
    I cover mine so bugs and stuff cant get in it. Make sure its bypassed, and some rinse them out to get the gunk out of them.
  • deltabravo's avatar
    deltabravo
    Nomad
    Nov 20, 2020
    joe&julie81 wrote:
    After draining all the water from the tc,including removing the plug from the hot water heater, what else?


    Nothing else needed. I leave my anode rod out for a while so the remaining water evaporates.

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