Anode Rod Flush?
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Topic: Anode Rod Flush?
Posted By: kymooses
Subject: Anode Rod Flush?
Date Posted: 01 May 2012 at 7:56am
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I can almost be sure of the answer to this, but I have to ask. But should the anode rod be 100% completely flush back to the water heater with no thread still showing. I went to put mine back in this past weekend and it was so tight and hard to screw that I have a milimeter or so of thread left showing and didn't want to try making it any tighter because I feared I'd shear it off inside. I'm not having any leaks or anything and don't imagine I'll have an issue with such a little amount showing but for next season when I'll need to replace the rod I just want to be certain that there wasn't exposed threads to begin with. ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
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Posted By: TIDALWAVE
Date Posted: 01 May 2012 at 8:37am
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My anode rod always has some threads exposed after I reinstall it, even when it is fairly tight. Did you use teflon tape wrapped around the threads? I always put a couple of wraps of white teflon tape on the rod threads before I reinstall the rod. The metal on the female part of the rod opening always seems to get a small amount of corrosion. By wrapping teflon tape on the rod, the rod will more easily screw into the opening. ------------- TIDALWAVE |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 01 May 2012 at 12:00pm
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Yes I wrapped it with some teflon tape. Now I'm worried I might have tightened it way too much then. Crud!  ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: TIDALWAVE
Date Posted: 01 May 2012 at 5:30pm
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THe only problem you probably will have, is that it will be more difficult to unscrew later. If possible, I would unscrew the rod, wrap some teflon tape on it, then re-screw it back on. I use a small socket wrench when screwing the rod back in, but I just use enough force to snug it on...I don't overpower the tightening. You don't want it so loose that it works itself out...nor so tight that you need an impact wrench to break it loose.
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Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 01 May 2012 at 6:04pm
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+1 to Tidalwave! Ditto that for any plumbing connection. ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 01 May 2012 at 6:37pm
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Pipe threads are tapered to reduce leaks when tight. That is why normally there will be threads showing on any pipe type connection when tight.
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 01 May 2012 at 9:36pm
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Thanks folks, info for next time I guess. ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |