Anode Tube Hot Water Heater

The water heater tank dip tube often made of a special metal to combine its function with that of a water heater tank sacrificial anode to reduce water tank corrosion and leaks performs these functions.

Anode tube hot water heater.

4 6 out of 5 stars 148. Slimy gel on faucet aerators. Popping sounds during water heater operation. Water heater manufacturers came up with an ingenious idea when developing the systems that heat water.

Water is warm but not as hot as it used to be. Get it as soon as fri sep 11. Magnesium flexible water heater anode rod magnesium anode rod for hot water heaters 44 inch long 0 8 inch diameter 3 4 npt thread including 1 1 16 inch hex socket tool and teflon tape. Concerned that your anode rod might be about to fail or have already failed.

Remove the magnesium anode rod. Incoming cold water is placed at the bottom of the water heater tank closest to the heating element or burner. 4 7 out of 5 stars 50. You see without this unique component a water heater will quickly succumb to rust and corrosion and wear out after just a few years.

Install the bradford white a420 anode rod. Drain several gallons of water from the drain valve on the water heater. Turn off the water and power supply or gas supply to the water heater.