Water heater anode rod replacement. How to change the sacrificial rod in a water heater. Magnesium or Aluminum-Zinc. Which is the best anode rod? Bradford White, Rheem, AO Smith, Whirlpool, Ruud. Learn how to prevent premature leak and extend the lifespan of your water heater by maintaining good, and functioning anode/sacrificial rods in your tank water heater. Please check the links below for the replacement parts and the tools needed to complete this job by yourself as a DIY project.
Zinc is the slowest to dissolve, thus providing the longest-lasting protection, but might have negative health effects. Aluminum is the one that fights the sulfur /rotten eggs/ smell when you have it, but is the fastest to dissolve- needs to be replaced more often. Magnesium is the choice right in between. You might be able to find an aluminum-zinc product as well.
If there is a salt water softener in the house the average replacement interval is 2 years. If there is no water purification in the home, the interval is 7-8 years.
Lastly you can also get an electronic anode rod and get the benefits of all the aforementioned without any of the disadvantages mentioned above.
See the links in the video description.
Parts & Tools List:
The new electronic Corro-Protec Rod: [ Ссылка ]
Hex Head Aluminum-Zinc Sausage Link Style Anode Rod: [ Ссылка ]
Combo/Hot Water Nipple Aluminum-Zinc Sausage Link Style Anode Rod: [ Ссылка ]
Hex Head Magnesium Sausage Link Style Anode Rod: [ Ссылка ]
Combo/Hot Water Nipple Magnesium Sausage Link Style Anode Rod: [ Ссылка ]
1 1/16" Socket: [ Ссылка ]
1/2" Adjustable Ratchet: [ Ссылка ]
PTFE Compound Paste: [ Ссылка ]
Blue Monster Tape: [ Ссылка ]
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:02 Tools needed
2:20 Removing first anode rod
3:17 Installing first new anode rod
5:02 Removing second anode rod
6:28 Installing second new anode rod
7:42 Job completed
8:10 Additional information on anode rods
