Camco Aluminum Anode Rod- Extends the Life of Water Heaters by Attracting Corrosive Elements, Tank Corrosion Protection (11563)
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The type and model of water heater you own will determine the answer to this question. Thanks for your kind words
The model number is not on the box, but it fits the standard Suburban
Aluminum is indicated on the package as the material of this anode rod. The Camco 11563 is an aluminum rod that goes with a steel tank water heater, such as the For aluminum water heaters such as Atwood, Camco 11593 is made up of Magnesium. This is what the package says.
The model you were looking for could not be located. Although these anode rods usually have a standard thread and size (the same as the drain plug), they can be customized. If you are unsure about your water heater, you should consult the manufacturer Moreover, it is not necessary to use an anode rod or to line the tank.
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For water heaters made of aluminum, there is a magnesium protection. I know it is time to replace when the temperature recovery slows down after I use it full time for about 9 months. This replacement can be done easily and quickly with a 7/8" socket, 6 inch extension and 24 inch breaker bar. Ensure that the magnesium hydroxide/carbonate gel from the heater is flushed with power. As a result, a large amount of it will be in the heater, which reduces its capacity dramatically. In contrast, calcium deposits that it prevents, it breaks down more easily. One more item to add to the prevention arsenal. This book is well worth the price.
The hot water heater I have is an Atwood six-gallon LP An adode was originally not installed on the aluminum tank as Atwood installed a drain plug instead. I considered installing the anode as a good measure to extend the life of the water heater tank as an industrial maintenance technician. As far as the anode is concerned, things are going As it should, the sacrificial metal is performing its function. I got a close look at the condition of the rod that was installed in February, 2018. I had drained the hot water tank to prepare it for winterization in November 2018. In other words, it is doing exactly what it was designed to do, which is to.
Prior to being told by a friend that travel trailer heaters require periodic replacement of aluminum anodes, I did not know this would be the case. The heater in my trailer was still using the original anode, which was five years old by then. I found it almost impossible to pull out the old anode in order to put in the new one. After part of it disintegrated, it could no longer function. It is only difficult to install these anodes that they pose a problem. As a result of the length and weight of the tip going back into the heater, it requires a bit of hand-and-wrench interaction to hold it horizontal while you screw it in. inserted the hex head into a hex socket with my ratchet wrench, and the ratchet wrench was used to screw the insert Be sure to use plumber's pipe tape on the threads before you screw the unit in to prevent water leaks.
Then I taped the threads with teflon (plumbers) tape and I packed the inside of my 1-litre bottle with foam To make the rod thread, I inserted some cardboard into a 1/16" socket and pushed the head of the rod into the hole. If the rod was pushed too far into the socket, it would be impossible the threads to be tapped. It's great to have this always working to keep my RV hot water tank warm!.
It has only been 6 months since I bought my TT. During the 14 nights we spent there, we spent 14 days there. A third of the factory magnesium anode was gone after I removed it from the machine. It was highly corroded halfway through near the threads and was so full of holes that I think it was corroded halfway through. Those words don't describe this product in any way I am aware of. Basically, I'm telling you to check the As far as I am aware, aluminum is superior to steel. As far as the threads on this product are concerned, they were clean and well formed, so I feel confident it will last a long time.
The Suburban SW6P manual 6 gallon electric water heater was replaced with this along with an anode rod.
I expected it to fit. My 5er's hot water tank was just installed at the time, so I am not able to rate durability. I have already used this product and it was great I have always found them to work The RV water heater should be protected by this item, and it should be changed every A rod needs to be refilled every two years or so, depending on how much it.
It wasn't the rod's fault that it did not fit my Suburban 8 gallon tank, but I gave it 4 stars anyway because there is no manufacturing defect. We found the threads to be too long, 3/4" long. Prior to this, I had purchased a Camco rod that fit into my tank. The threads were 1/2 inch long, so it definitely had a different #. Therefore, you just need to make sure that the rod you have is the right one. You can see the old rod in the above picture and the new rod in the following picture.
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