R-pod Owners Forum : revoving anode rod http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : revoving anode rod Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 20 May 2026 21:15:46 +0000 Wed, 19 Sep 2018 15:56:49 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12211 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ revoving anode rod : I just hand tighten to cover the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12211&PID=115295#115295 Author: riotkayak284
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Posted: 19 Sep 2018 at 3:56pm

I just hand tighten to cover the hole... Rinse in spring and then reinstall.
]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2018 15:56:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12211&PID=115295#115295 revoving anode rod : Thank you everyone, I love this... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12211&PID=115225#115225 Author: Shane
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Posted: 18 Sep 2018 at 10:33am

Thank you everyone, I love this forum!!! ]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2018 10:33:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12211&PID=115225#115225 revoving anode rod : I am like you Fred. Put rod... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12211&PID=115200#115200 Author: jato
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Posted: 17 Sep 2018 at 9:42pm

I am like you Fred.  Put rod back loosely in the hole.  Then rinse in spring and new teflon tape.  I hate to lose stuff and then find it 3 months later in that special 'hiding spot.'
]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2018 21:42:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12211&PID=115200#115200 revoving anode rod : It's a good idea to plug... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12211&PID=115170#115170 Author: lostagain
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Posted: 17 Sep 2018 at 5:25pm

It's a good idea to plug the hole up securely, whether with the anode rod, a wine cork, anything that keeps the creepy-crawlies out.  They can clog up the plumbing.  The good thing is they are often high in protein.  

It's simple enough after winterizing to put the rod back loosely in the hole, then come spring time, take it out, rinse out the tank, and replace it with teflon tape snd such for a new season.  Putting it somewhere else, at least if you are like me, runs the risk of forgetting that special place where you safeguarded it to use next season.
]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2018 17:25:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12211&PID=115170#115170 revoving anode rod : I usually put it back in, probably... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12211&PID=115165#115165 Author: Kup-Pod
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Posted: 17 Sep 2018 at 4:40pm

I usually put it back in, probably because I'm paranoid about little critters finding their way into the tank and making it their little home for the winter... I know, I'm over thinking it but it makes me feel better! :-)
In any case I usually remove it to flush the tank in the spring anyhow 
]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:40:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12211&PID=115165#115165 revoving anode rod : I leave mine out. I have an old... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12211&PID=115162#115162 Author: mcarter
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Posted: 17 Sep 2018 at 3:24pm

I leave mine out. I have an old rod with no element and I use it to cap the WH. I have all my RV stuff on one shelf in my building and have never lost anything. I do that because I'm going to rinse the tank again at start of season and I like to start fresh, with new tape on the rod and clean the threads once.]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:24:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12211&PID=115162#115162 revoving anode rod : I also drain the tank, rinse the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12211&PID=115161#115161 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 17 Sep 2018 at 3:06pm

I also drain the tank, rinse the tank out and then put the anode rod back in.]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:06:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12211&PID=115161#115161 revoving anode rod : I leave it in as well, because... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12211&PID=115154#115154 Author: mjlrpod
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Posted: 17 Sep 2018 at 12:01pm

I leave it in as well, because i didn't want to do what fur did lol. Once I remove the anode, I give it a good  washing out with the hose, the tank gets filled with white flakey stuff, I assume it's calcium.]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:01:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12211&PID=115154#115154 revoving anode rod : I always put it back in.. but... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12211&PID=115150#115150 Author: furpod
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Posted: 17 Sep 2018 at 11:11am

I always put it back in.. but that's because the first year.. I "lost"it.. found it the next day.. after going to the RV place and buying a new one.. LOL

I had placed it in the pass through storage and it had rolled back and under the door flange/frame.
]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2018 11:11:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12211&PID=115150#115150 revoving anode rod : When winterizing you remove the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12211&PID=115146#115146 Author: Shane
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Posted: 17 Sep 2018 at 10:44am

When winterizing you remove the anode rod to drain the WH, do you replace the rod or leave it out until you de-winterize it. I was told to leave it out.]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:44:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12211&PID=115146#115146