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Posted by Erma1ina on October 19, 2007, 1:15 am
Erma1ina wrote:
>
> blueman wrote:
> >
> > I have read several places that the best way to extend the life of a
> > water heater is to regularly drain the water and to check the
> > sacrificial anode.
> >
> > Couple of questions:
> > 1. How much water do you need to drain (and how often)? Is it enough
> > just to drain out a couple of gallons or is it better to drain the
> > whole thing?
> >
> > 2. I tried checking the sacrificial anode but the hex bolt is stuck in
> > there real tight. I don't want to break the water or gas fittings
> > by putting too much force on it and potentially losing my grip on
> > the water heater body itself. Any suggestions how to loosen up the
> > hex nut?
> >
> > Thanks
>
> Like hallerb, I only drain a few gallons every few months.
>
> As for loosening the anode rod -- do yourself a favor and use a good
> dose of "Liquid Wrench" (or equivalent) followed by an IMPACT WRENCH.
>
> When you replace the anode, there's no need to use the impact wrench;
> just hand tighten it.
Just to be clear: by saying "just hand tighten it" I didn't mean to
imply you should use only your hand; I meant use a hand tool (wrench).
Be sure it's good and tight but there's no need to tighten it with the
impact wrench.
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