Suburban (232767 Anode Rod
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These dimensions are Five inches long by five and a half inches in The thread size for this item is 34".
The kind of water heater you have in your coach may depend on what your make and model is. Thanks for your kind words
If you are using an anode, make sure the anode and tank drain plug are the same size.
What is the problem you are trying to solve. It's just a piece of equipment you put in your water heater, and it doesn't do
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Two years is the minimum time that I replace mine. Although it will last longer, it will be easier to just replace it at that time and go ahead with it. It's simply not worth the effort to check it again when I take it out to check it. As a maintenance item, I view these as long term. The rod will completely rust out if you go much longer, and the tank will start to corrode. If you decide to buy an anode, make sure to buy a magnesium one, as aluminum anodes are cheaper but are not as effective. The use of magnesium rods instead of aluminum when building a new water heater is a better option when viewed in terms of costs. Anode rods should be removed during this time so you can use a hose end rinse attachment for your hot water heater. There's a surprising amount that comes out when you rinse. By accident, you may order one that is too long for your tank. In this case, you will have to saw off the excess amount. Magnesium anode rods have been purchased by me for the past several years.
You might be surprised to learn how quickly you can use up these rods if the mineral makeup of your water is different than you expect. Two years is the minimum time that I replace mine. This rod is designed so that corrosion is attracted, keeping your tank clean and thus saving you money. So unless you already have one, I recommend buying one since they are usually difficult to remove or replace without a special socket. Remember to turn off your water heater and turn off your Prepare to be hit with water by releasing pressure and following this with a refreshing shower.
Definitely 5 stars, but "Love" may be a little too strong for anode rods. The Anode rods in every water heater perform this function. In this way, they serve as a sacrificial rod for protecting the heater's tank. In water, there are a lot of corrosive particles that can harm Taking the anode rod out or using the rod will damage the inner walls of the steel heater tank . Once only a bare wire is left attached to the hexagonal plug, the rod has reached its end. As you replace this, you might think to change out the T&C as well The P valve is also included. In other words, it's a safety valve for temperature and pressure. Several years ago, I installed an Watts 100XL system. It's a Cash-Based System The Acme brand from the big-name companies It is also possible to use box stores. An explosion could occur due to over-pressure and over-heating of the tank if that valve is not in place.
What can you say about an anode rod? I am not interested in this subject. It does the job intended lasting one or two years for traditional RVing (not full time RVing), but all full time RVers I know use anode rods in their water heaters (the rods wear out faster). But these are not designed for household gas/electric If teflon tape or teflon pipe thread paste is used, apply it on the thread and screw gently (do not cross thread, or you will be very sorry). It should not be too My tool of choice is a ratchet wrench with an Half of the anode material is used up (like it disappears) at which point it should be replaced. You will be able to increase the lifespan of your RV HWH with this product.
Some reviews indicated that this is a Camco Anode rods of this type are actually manufactured under the "Suburban" brand. With the threads pre-taped with white pipe thread tape, its safe to use.
You should not ignore the maintenance of hot water heaters. The Anode is a part of a battery. This is what a fat anode is. A water heater used to sacrifice itself as a hot water source for an RV. The water can cool down as long as you release the pressure and let the hot water cool. Teflon tape had already been wrapped around the threads of this unit when it was shipped.
This is the real Suburban brand anode rod. My experience has been that these work better than.
Installation is easy, just ensure you get this one instead of the aluminum one, because it does not work as well and leaves a jelly on the bottom of the hot water heater when.