Well, dang - so how do you check this thing? On 9/27/05, Jerry Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Should be on both. > > There is a little rod of magnesium or aluminum/zinc inside the > waterheater. This is called the anode rod. > > It basically is a sacrificial corrosion item. Over time it will get > eaten away to nothing. As long as it is in place and working, other > parts of the interior of the heater will not corrode. > > If it gets too corroded though, it losses its effectiveness and will > greatly reduce the efficiency and life of the heater. > If it gets too corroded, it can even break off and fall, and then > rattle around inside the heater, potentially cracking the interior > lining of the heater. > > It also helps keep the odor down in the heater. Specially switching to > an aluminum rod from magnesium. > > Softened water will corrode the anode rod quicker. > > It should be replaced a minimum of every 4 years. > > > On 9/27/05, Dana <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > not a clue. Didn't know I had any. Is this gas heater, electric heater? > > > >
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