Stripped Anode Rod
Hey, y'all. Alright... I'm in a pickle... Long story made relatively short, my element went out in my Suburban sw6de water heater. No big deal. I figured I'd drain the tank via the anode rod a...
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Old-Biscuit wrote:
Just remember.......
The tank is GLASS-LINED
HOT/COLD could cause glass to crack/shatter
But after 300# impact it may already be damaged.
Great point. I may consider this one a $400 lesson learned and swap the heater. I'm not welder, but if the rod is magnesium, I know enough to know not to put a welder near that unless you're a pyromaniac. I'll try the twist socket and I'll try the pipe extractor route because I'm going to have to drill either way to drain the tank for a swap. It didn't drain from the low point drains like I hoped it would.
Live and learn.
I appreciate all the input!!
