Anode Rod Wear
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Nov-21-2022 04:58 AM
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Nov-24-2022 04:16 AM
Pbutler97 wrote:Latner wrote:Mr. C wrote:
It's this rod. I'll just plan on buying a new one before camping season.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075MNVPSX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
lots of life left for those two rods
Yep, if thats from one season of use it looks like they would be good for another 8-10 years, but if folks feel better wasting money every year for a new rod more power to them. Those rods will perform just as well as a new one.
I would change them at about 50% use. there cheep insurance.
its a little deciving how they wear out, mine look simular to his after 1 season. after the next they are about 50% gone. it also depends where I go camping nd what the water is like there.
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Nov-23-2022 08:47 AM
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Nov-23-2022 12:12 AM
Latner wrote:Mr. C wrote:
It's this rod. I'll just plan on buying a new one before camping season.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075MNVPSX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
lots of life left for those two rods
Yep, if thats from one season of use it looks like they would be good for another 8-10 years, but if folks feel better wasting money every year for a new rod more power to them. Those rods will perform just as well as a new one.
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Nov-22-2022 04:43 PM
They are not expensive so I just put in a new one in the spring.
I use the Suburban rods, they seem to hold up better.
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Nov-22-2022 04:41 PM
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Nov-22-2022 09:13 AM
Mr. C wrote:
It's this rod. I'll just plan on buying a new one before camping season.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075MNVPSX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
lots of life left for those two rods
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Nov-22-2022 06:00 AM
MFL wrote:I agree, I switched to magnesium because I was getting a lot of the slimy aluminum compound in the bottom of the tank. Changing to magnesium took care of that issue.
Those rods look good, if each had a years use. You can easily get another year of use out of either of those. Looks like 80% or more left, and should be able to use down to 25-50% with still good protection.
Your money, you decide, but changing to aluminum not necessary.
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Nov-21-2022 08:44 PM
BB_TX wrote:
I agree that those rods are still good for another year.
I tried changing to an aluminum rod once. After two years it still looked new. Didn’t seem to be doing its job so I switched back to magnesium.
If you have very hard corrosive water that quickly eats magnesium anode rods, then a switch to aluminum is reasonable. If it takes years to do in a magnesium rod, then the magnesium rod is the best choice and provides the best protection.
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Nov-21-2022 02:53 PM
MFL wrote:fj12ryder wrote:
Ours always erodes quickest nearest the threads, which I believe is the reason: closest connection. But just a guess.
Mine too, and same guess.
Same with mine. I continue to use it as it will still sacrifice for a time.
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Nov-21-2022 02:33 PM
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Nov-21-2022 01:23 PM
I tried changing to an aluminum rod once. After two years it still looked new. Didn’t seem to be doing its job so I switched back to magnesium.
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Nov-21-2022 01:12 PM
Your money, you decide, but changing to aluminum not necessary.
Jerry
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Nov-21-2022 12:40 PM
magnesium anode link from OP
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