Anyone ever?

[Big bob]

Has anyone here ever replace your anode rod (sacrifice rod) in your water heater.

Does anyone in here even know about it?

[Aerovette]

I know about them. I learned about them just after it was too late.

[MadInNc]

When I had water heater tanks, I did em every three years

[Aerovette]

I wasn't really concerned about it until now.

[the new me]

I've done it a bunch of times. It's the kind of thing you should put on your calendar and do it regularly.

[Big bob]

Well now that they are over a grand plus the damage they can cause if I can just save just one it will be worth it.

[Aerovette]

Originally Posted by Big bob

Well now that they are over a grand plus the damage they can cause if I can just save just one it will be worth it.

I just read that it can be too late in some cases. I guess I need to get on Amazon and get it swapped ASAP.

[Big bob]

Use a impact just to break it lose then hand out and in. Don't forget to turn the water off and drain down. I have seen some of the questionable endeavors in here.

Do your homework to see what type is best for you.

[Aerovette]

Originally Posted by Big bob

Use a impact just to break it lose then hand out and in. Don't forget to turn the water off and drain down. I have seen some of the questionable endeavors in here.

I'm the king of questionable endeavors ! My electrical prowess is legendary.

[the new me]

On the water heater maintenance thread I suggested and provided a link to powered anodes. I think they are greatly preferable to sacrificial anodes. Powered anodes are more expensive than sacrificial anodes so your time has no value and you're always going to change the sacrificial anode on a timely basis, stick with sacrificial anodes. Otherwise, powered anodes...

[Big bob]

Originally Posted by aerovette

I'm the king of questionable endeavors ! My electrical prowess is legendary.

I have heard that.

[Grey Ghost]

No, replaced elements and thermostats.

My water is decent with no mineral buildup or a lot of crud when I drain it. Mine has always been the element.

[Big bob]

Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

No, replaced elements and thermostats.

My water is decent with no mineral buildup or a lot of crud when I drain it. Mine has always been the element.

Does not matter it keeps the tank from rusting. Normal maintenance.

[MadInNc]

Speaking of Rod maintenance, some people here should change their butt plugs anally, I mean annually

[Aerovette]

Originally Posted by MadInNc

Speaking of Rod maintenance, some people here should change their butt plugs anally, I mean annually

The powered ones are recommended.

[Big bob]

And we're off. LMAO

[TheRealBadger]

Yes. It came wrapped in a shiny new water heater.

[zeek]

In my entire life....which is a considerable time....I have never changed an "anode rod" nor have I ever even had to change out a hot water heater. How cheap a bastard or how anal do you have to be to even think about doing this??

[Big bob]

Originally Posted by zeek

In my entire life....which is a considerable time....I have never changed an "anode rod" nor have I ever even had to change out a hot water heater. How cheap a bastard or how anal do you have to be to even think about doing this??

It is called normal maintenance. I am surprised so many didn’t know about it.

[zeek]

Originally Posted by Big bob

It is called normal maintenance. I am surprised so many didn’t know about it.

Normal maintenance?? Fer crap sakes...I have NEVER done this and also have NEVER had to replace a hot water heater...