Thanks, knowing it's 1 1/16" is valuable to us. Our brand new water heater (installed today!) is leaking at the anode, so we're guessing it just needs to be tightened. Unfortunately I don't have that size socket (yet).
What I noticed on mine after having to dig out the foam that covered it, the nut portion was all rusted due to condensation buildup. When i replaced it with new aluminum rod, now that nut is exposed to air it's prone to sweating and the nut portion will likely rust due to condensation long term. I need to have a good solution to a closed cell insulation to plug off the top
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Hi, yes, wrap Teflon tape clockwise 3 to 5 times on the thread. The end of the tape will stay in place as you screw a fitting onto the pipe. Check out some home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.
@@bountyhunter4885 thank you! This makes the most sense to me. Basically you’re dragging the end of the tape with a clockwise rotation vs pushing it along, leading to bunching.
Can’t get my rod loose. Tried impact wrench, penetrating oil, an air chisel on the nut to loosen up any rust or corrosion and an ice cube on top of the nut to shrink it a bit. Nothing works. The only thing I didn’t try was heating the area around the nut with a torch. Do you have any advice or suggestions? Thanks
@@jstone1211 Why would you ASSume he doesn't need the model number to get the nut lose? You don't know his intention, so why even comment in that way? He very likely has a connection with the manufacturer who could potentially help. In other words, like your comment, your ASSuming is completely useless.
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Hi, this is at a friends home with well water, she said the tank is less than 3 years old. She thought it might be time to check the anode rod, since she was getting a sulfur smell.
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I would not replace the rod if your water heater is old like 10+ as you might not get it out without damaging the tank! Depending on your water content , it might not need replacing anyway!
Hi, from training I've taken from water heater manufacturers, they suggest rountinely checking the anode rod and replacing it when it is substantially corroded. Once the rod is depleted, the electrochemical reactions in water start to corrode the inside of your tank. If you can't remove a hex head anode rod, they have anode rods with a 3/4 nipple that can be inserted into the outlet port to protect the tank.
The first time I replaced my anode rod, was when my tank was 17 years old. I didn't have any problems other than the fact that it was in really tight. Now I do it yearly.
Impact driver also works great for removing them
Depends on the voltage. Most aren't powerful enough.
Thanks, knowing it's 1 1/16" is valuable to us. Our brand new water heater (installed today!) is leaking at the anode, so we're guessing it just needs to be tightened. Unfortunately I don't have that size socket (yet).
You're welcome.
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Very good clear Instructions Thank You.
Glad it was helpful
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What I noticed on mine after having to dig out the foam that covered it, the nut portion was all rusted due to condensation buildup. When i replaced it with new aluminum rod, now that nut is exposed to air it's prone to sweating and the nut portion will likely rust due to condensation long term. I need to have a good solution to a closed cell insulation to plug off the top
Hi, most manufacturers leave the top of the anode rod uncovered.
Check out some home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9
Is clockwise the right direction for the Teflon tape? I’d think that cause it to bunch up when tightening.
Hi, yes, wrap Teflon tape clockwise 3 to 5 times on the thread. The end of the tape will stay in place as you screw a fitting onto the pipe.
Check out some home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.
@@bountyhunter4885 thank you! This makes the most sense to me. Basically you’re dragging the end of the tape with a clockwise rotation vs pushing it along, leading to bunching.
@@bountyhunter4885 Well put! I will always be able to remember it that way. "Point it away from the direction you're turning"
Can’t get my rod loose. Tried impact wrench, penetrating oil, an air chisel on the nut to loosen up any rust or corrosion and an ice cube on top of the nut to shrink it a bit. Nothing works. The only thing I didn’t try was heating the area around the nut with a torch. Do you have any advice or suggestions?
Thanks
Hi, what is the make and model of your water heater?
@@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel the point he is making is the anode nut is so tight he cant break it lose, has nothing to do with the make model....
@@jstone1211 ASSume much there, bud?
@@illiniwood yes, I do ASSume there are pricks everywhere...
@@jstone1211 Why would you ASSume he doesn't need the model number to get the nut lose? You don't know his intention, so why even comment in that way? He very likely has a connection with the manufacturer who could potentially help. In other words, like your comment, your ASSuming is completely useless.
When do you shut off the hot water from the SINK that you turned on?
Hi, after you fill the tank and water has been flowing out of it for a couple of minutes to make sure all the air is out of the tank.
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2:21 Good example of why you should never use your hot water for cooking or drinking.
nice work,how old was that rod in that tank ?
Hi, this is at a friends home with well water, she said the tank is less than 3 years old. She thought it might be time to check the anode rod, since she was getting a sulfur smell.
@@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel that well eater sure took that rod fast
Do you have to shut off the gas supply ? Or does it not matter
Hi, you can just shut off the gas control.
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@@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel yeah I know. I’ve done it before but the pilot won’t re light
Hi, what is the make and model?
@@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel it’s a 40 gallon GE gas water heater. Model # SG40T12AVG00
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I like yor anode rod. ;)
Thanks. How's it going?
I would not replace the rod if your water heater is old like 10+ as you might not get it out without damaging the tank! Depending on your water content , it might not need replacing anyway!
Hi, from training I've taken from water heater manufacturers, they suggest rountinely checking the anode rod and replacing it when it is substantially corroded. Once the rod is depleted, the electrochemical reactions in water start to corrode the inside of your tank. If you can't remove a hex head anode rod, they have anode rods with a 3/4 nipple that can be inserted into the outlet port to protect the tank.
@@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel hello how do you replace a water heater connector that was leaking
Hi, what type of connector?
The first time I replaced my anode rod, was when my tank was 17 years old. I didn't have any problems other than the fact that it was in really tight. Now I do it yearly.