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osage 
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Joined: 13 Mar 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 146 |
 Topic: water heaterPosted: 19 Nov 2016 at 10:01am |
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what anode rod does everyone use? aluminum or magnesium ?
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jato
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Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3346 |
Posted: 19 Nov 2016 at 10:31am |
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That is a good question. Whatever came as standard equipment on my 2011 model 177 is the same anode I continue to use. Still is great condition.
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'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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Tars Tarkas
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Joined: 14 Jan 2013 Location: Near Nashville Online Status: Offline Posts: 1454 |
Posted: 19 Nov 2016 at 11:54am |
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Either is fine. I forget the difference. I think one is better for hard water. But if you find one that fits you're good.
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CharlieM
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Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Posted: 19 Nov 2016 at 1:04pm |
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As I understand, aluminum is less reactive than magnesium. Less reactive means longer life but lesser protection. Aluminum would last longer in corrosive water conditions, but would offer less protection in less corrosive water. If changing the rod doesn't bother you I would use magnesium. Just keep an eye on it every couple of years until you get a calibration on its life span.
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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StephenH
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Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6429 |
Posted: 19 Nov 2016 at 7:05pm |
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I believe that Suburban recommends using the Magnesium anode rod unless one is in a place with very corrosive water. In that case, Suburban says to use the Aluminum anode rod. One does run the risk that the aluminum anode rod will not provide adequate protection. However, if the magnesium one is corroded away, you end up with no protection.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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osage
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Joined: 13 Mar 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 146 |
Posted: 21 Nov 2016 at 10:04am |
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replaced the rod this spring it is about 1/2 gone will replace it this spring. water here is hard if you want a drink takes a hammer and ice pick to get one then you chew it
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CharlieM
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Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Posted: 21 Nov 2016 at 3:04pm |
Neither magnesium nor aluminum are recommended for the ice pick. High strength carbon steel is preferred, but rust can be a problem. Check it each year.  |
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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