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dcmac214
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Aug 23, 2014

? Anode "Nut" Question -- Anti-Freeze 'Stuff"?

Seeing the post about the rusted-tight anode got me to re-thinking a question I've been wanting to ask and keep forgetting (see what you young whippersnappers have to look forward to?!).

Is there anything that can be done to ensure the anode doesn't stick tight in the water heater? My solution so far has been 6pt socket and 24" cheater on the ratchet, but it gets a little bit harder every year (and I get a little older every year...). Is there any kind of non-toxic, non-water-soluble anti-freeze stuff? I've asked local dealer and the dealer where we bought our 5er and neither had an answer better than teflon tape.