Anode Road

[dchrist1733]

Finally got the anode rod out of the hot water heater. I bought some P Blaster and let it sit for a while just get tapping, adding more P Blaster and using the wrench and finally it let loose. Oh well not much fun but I did get it out so I could drain the water. Never had that much trouble and hope I never do again.

[Glazier]

I never saw an anode rod in my Reflection, just a plastic drain cap. The Solitude has a larger tank I know, is your tank made of steel?

[dchrist1733]

Yes I have the 12 gallon Suburban tank which is steel that is why it has an anode rod. I think the Atwood tanks are aluminum and do not need an anode rod. Oh well just glad I was finally able to free it.

[Dave and Monica]

Whoever installed originally probably was a little short on the Teflon tape and also over-tightened the plug...lots of Teflon tape or pipe dope and you shouldn't have any issue removing.

Dave

[LCBoyer]

I got mine out today. Used a long handle breaker bar. 2 years and still have some rod left

[Canyonlight]

LC--when I first started reading your post I thought you were crossing the line on a risk'e post......yousers !!! Glad to see you all were just talking about a hot water tank (road or maybe rod) !!!

Dan

[LCBoyer]

LC--when I first started reading your post I thought you were crossing the line on a risk'e post......yousers !!! Glad to see you all were just talking about a hot water tank (road or maybe rod) !!!

Dan

Dan, the post was about removing anode rods, I guess I will have to try to be more careful.

[Canyonlight]

Yea, LC--time for a little levity and having some fun -- seems a little in short supply over the last several months......you're a good man !

Dan

[LCBoyer]

Yea, LC--time for a little levity and having some fun -- seems a little in short supply over the last several months......you're a good man !

Dan

Dan, I'm afraid many of our new members take themselves too serious.