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raymondfl
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Jul 13, 2013

Sacrificial Magnesium pole for hot water heater

I have an Atwood hot water heater and I was reading about the chemical reaction in hot water heaters that causes rust. Now I do not understand this process but basically as I understand it I should ha...
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wa8yxm
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Jul 13, 2013
A small correction: Years ago Attwood made one heater that needed an anode.

however with the modern Attwoods, not only do they "Not Recommend" using one as some one correctly posted above.

If they find you used one, they void your warranty.

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