Anode questions.
1. How tight do folks tighten your anode? (I use Teflon tape on threads and screw it in till finger tight, then little tiny two finger tap on end of socket wrench). 2. When not in use I drain...
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DrewE wrote:memtb wrote:
Tightening: We have two units with different tank construction. One has plastic threads where anode rod screws in....I use your described method. One the other, metal threads.....I get a bit more aggressive with the tightening.
If you have plastic threads, the connection is not for an anode rod. The anode needs to make electrical contact with the tank (through the threads) to be effective. On residential water heaters at least, often the water inlet and outlet connections are plastic to provide a thermal break and avoid hest loss via metal pipes (and maybe also to ensure the connections do not corrode together).
Good valid point... With almost thirty years of rv’ing, this was my first RV with plastic.. Had my “head up my behind “ and wasn’t thinking! :SThe Old habits are hard to break!
