โDec-22-2014 06:29 PM
โDec-24-2014 09:12 PM
fred42 wrote:
Does the state of the anode rod play a role in the "rotten egg smell syndrome" or is that an unrelated phenomenon?
โDec-24-2014 02:47 PM
Old-Biscuit wrote:
Water heater is an electrochemical environment.
water, temperature, dissolved oxygen and dissimilar metals.
Anode rod acts s a sacrificial material that dissolves due to galvanic action
Softened water removes calcium and magnesium......minerals that can cause scaling/hard water spots.
But due to the presence of sodium in water from the softener......anode rods can dissolve quicker. Change in water chemistry.
That is why twice a year visual inspection is better than some arbitrary schedule.
โDec-24-2014 12:07 PM
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โDec-23-2014 01:10 PM
GordonThree wrote:
I buy a new anode rod and cheapy inline carbon filter once a season... the rod is like $8 and the cheapy filters are usually on sale for less than that. inexpensive insurance in my opinion
โDec-23-2014 01:08 PM
Old-Biscuit wrote:
Check the condition of anode rod twice a year..replace as needed (when 75% has been consumed)
There is NO schedule that can be followed other than a visual schedule.
Water softener can increase rate that anode rod dissolves.
Should be draining/flushing water heater at least twice a year regardless.
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