I would like to replace the Anode Rod in my Hot Water Tank without it turning into a nightmare.
For those who may not know, the Anode Rod will corrode so the Tank insides won't.
Water Facts:
* NO water softener system in house
* County (treated) water
Water Heater Facts
* Installed (myself) in Dec. 2006 (11 years ago)
* Natural Gas
* Rheem / 40 gallon
I watch on you-tube about the difficulty of removing these Anode Rods.
It seems you need a 4 ft. cheater bar.
I would buy a Segmented, Magnesium Rod.
Questions:
1) Anybody ever change theirs ?
2) Was it difficult ?
3) What condition was it in ?
4) How often do you change/check it ?
Thanks for any advise and have a great Weekend.
For those who may not know, the Anode Rod will corrode so the Tank insides won't.
Water Facts:
* NO water softener system in house
* County (treated) water
Water Heater Facts
* Installed (myself) in Dec. 2006 (11 years ago)
* Natural Gas
* Rheem / 40 gallon
I watch on you-tube about the difficulty of removing these Anode Rods.
It seems you need a 4 ft. cheater bar.
I would buy a Segmented, Magnesium Rod.
Questions:
1) Anybody ever change theirs ?
2) Was it difficult ?
3) What condition was it in ?
4) How often do you change/check it ?
Thanks for any advise and have a great Weekend.