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water heater: removing anode rod George 02-13-2007
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Posted by George on February 19, 2007, 5:57 pm


Just for completeness:

As noted, after much effort, I did get the rod out. Next time, I'll get
an impact wrench. I put a new (aluminum) rod in. I flushed the tank
several times, including 2x with vinegar. One thing I found is that it
flushes much more 'powerfully' if I remove the draincock.

... And, it's running, no leaks so far. We'll see how it goes.

Thanks to all who replied.

George


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Posted by Bob M. on February 19, 2007, 9:15 pm



> Just for completeness:
>
> As noted, after much effort, I did get the rod out. Next time, I'll get
> an impact wrench. I put a new (aluminum) rod in. I flushed the tank
> several times, including 2x with vinegar. One thing I found is that it
> flushes much more 'powerfully' if I remove the draincock.

No need for an impact wrench if you wrapped the threads with Teflon tape. It
still provides protection, can check continuity with a meter if you like.


Posted by hallerb@aol.com on February 19, 2007, 9:53 pm


>
>
> > Just for completeness:
>
> > As noted, after much effort, I did get the rod out. =A0Next time, I'll =
get
> > an impact wrench. =A0I put a new (aluminum) rod in. =A0I flushed the ta=
nk
> > several times, including 2x with vinegar. =A0One thing I found is that =
it
> > flushes much more 'powerfully' if I remove the draincock.
>
> No need for an impact wrench if you wrapped the threads with Teflon tape.=
It
> still provides protection, can check continuity with a meter if you like.

I will be looking for rust reports....

how much vinegar did you add to tank?

does the water smell of vinegar?

inquiring minds want to know?


Posted by George on February 19, 2007, 10:46 pm


wrote:

>>
>>
>> > Just for completeness:
>>
>> > As noted, after much effort, I did get the rod out. ext time, I'll get
>> > an impact wrench.          put a new (aluminum) rod in.          flushed the tank
>> > several times, including 2x with vinegar. ne thing I found is that it
>> > flushes much more 'powerfully' if I remove the draincock.
>>
>> No need for an impact wrench if you wrapped the threads with Teflon tape. It
>> still provides protection, can check continuity with a meter if you like.
>
>I will be looking for rust reports....
>
>how much vinegar did you add to tank?

2 flushes, 1 gal ea


>does the water smell of vinegar?

No. I flushed with water after.

G

Posted by hallerb@aol.com on February 20, 2007, 10:13 am


> wrote:
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> >> > Just for completeness:
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> >> > As noted, after much effort, I did get the rod out. =A0ext time, I'l=
l get
> >> > an impact wrench. =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0put a new (aluminum) rod in. =
=A0 =A0flushed the tank
> >> > several times, including 2x with vinegar. =A0ne thing I found is tha=
t it
> >> > flushes much more 'powerfully' if I remove the draincock.
>
> >> No need for an impact wrench if you wrapped the threads with Teflon ta=
pe. It
> >> still provides protection, can check continuity with a meter if you li=
ke.
>
> >I will be looking for rust reports....
>
> >how much vinegar did you add to tank?
>
> 2 flushes, 1 gal ea
>
> >does the water smell of vinegar?
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> No. =A0I flushed with water after. =A0
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Did you pour a gallon of vinegar in the heater input line? Was there
heater full of water at the time? or empty?

Has the rust gone away?


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