Anode Tube Hot Water Heater

Water heater manufacturers came up with an ingenious idea when developing the systems that heat water.

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. You see without this unique component a water heater will quickly succumb to rust and corrosion and wear out after just a few years. Incoming cold water is placed at the bottom of the water heater tank closest to the heating element or burner. Turn off the water and power supply or gas supply to the water heater.

Slimy gel on faucet aerators. Remove the magnesium anode rod. Drain several gallons of water from the drain valve on the water heater. Contact easyflow to schedule an inspection from one of our water heater specialists.

Pour a to 1 gallon of bleach into the water heater through the hot water outlet opening. 4 6 out of 5 stars 148. 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. Water is warm but not as hot as it used to be.

Install the bradford white a420 anode rod. Popping sounds during water heater operation. 4 7 out of 5 stars 50.