Blowing out water lines

I figured, just wanted to be sure.  

Originally posted by jato Anode rod should last a long time, except when owner (me) forgot to open the 3 bypass valves and then turn the hot water tank on.  That anode lasted maybe 15 seconds.  Since then (April 2011) I have been on the same anode rod, only use well water, maybe that is why it is lasting as long as it has, no chemicals in it like what municipal water contains.

Originally posted by jato I don't believe that is tied to the hot water tank, only the hot water lines.  Quite easy to put a socket on the hot water anode, drain, and re-install.

I agree, also with the comment that this is a good opportunity to check the condition of the anode.  The only thing to remember is to relieve the pressure from the hot water heater by either turning off the water and opening the hot water faucet at the sink or by opening the relief valve on the water heater.  Removing the anode under pressure can result in a dangerous projectile or a face full of water.

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So there is a hot water low point drain on my 2016 172. Is that not adequate to drain the hot water tank?

One advantage of removing the anode rod is that you get to check the condition of it. We have had our Pod 11 months. I have had the anode rod out after every major trip. We are still on the anode rod that came with the Pod. Suburban says to replace when 75% of the anode rod is gone. I took and weighed a new one. I then weighed the one that is being used. It is currently still over 50% of the weight of a new one, so I figure it is good for a while longer. While it is out, I flush the water heater out to get the sediment out. I use new Teflon tape and put it back in so it will be ready for the next trip.