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cdsmith 
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Joined: 01 Dec 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 26 |
 Topic: Anode Rod question?Posted: 02 Jul 2016 at 2:56pm |
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I pulled out the anode rod - I've attached a picture - now I need opinions on should I replace it... If so which one do I get? Are they all the same?
Also... does anyone have opinions on the tool: "Water heater tank rinser"? It is an 2013 R-Pod 171. Thanks cd  |
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WillThrill
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Joined: 04 Jul 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 298 |
Posted: 02 Jul 2016 at 2:59pm |
Since the top of the rod is pretty much gone, I would recommend replacing it. You could probably get a bit more use out of it, but they're too cheap to not replace since you already have it out. I've never heard of a water heater tank rinser and don't see why you would really need one unless your tank was quite old.
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"Not all those who wander are lost." Tolkien
2014 Hood River 177 2005 GMC Envoy XL |
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cdsmith
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Joined: 01 Dec 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 26 |
Posted: 02 Jul 2016 at 3:47pm |
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My thoughts were the same - it's out so just replace it...
Now the question is magnesium or aluminum - the owners manual says either - is there a better choice? The water tank rinser is "Camco 11691 Water Heater Tank Rinser" - just a hose attachment that has a reducer wand on the end that can be inserted into the hot water tank - not sure if it is really needed. Thanks cd |
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WillThrill
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Joined: 04 Jul 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 298 |
Posted: 02 Jul 2016 at 4:31pm |
I've not heard of a preference for the material that the anode is made out of, so whatever you can get easily and cheaply would work for me. Since I've never even heard of anyone rinsing out their water heater tank, I would not worry about it. Camco sells a number of RV accessories that are very much unnecessary.
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"Not all those who wander are lost." Tolkien
2014 Hood River 177 2005 GMC Envoy XL |
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Camper Bob
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913 |
Posted: 02 Jul 2016 at 6:22pm |
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My two cents. The hose rinse attachment is use to flush out your water heater with the debris from the sacrificial anode. Cheap enough to buy and not a problem to flush out each time you replace the anode. Safe Travels.
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 02 Jul 2016 at 8:55pm |
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Good advise!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 02 Jul 2016 at 8:56pm |
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Advice .......................fingers are going bad!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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Anode Rod question?