Another thing to mention, if you can’t get a long rod in like in my situation, the water heater is in a closet under stairs with not much clearance, you can get a rod that’s sausage linked together and just drop it in.
Being a licensed plumber, I changed mine every three years. The water heater was 30 years old and excellent condition until I sold the house and the new owner wanted a new water heater which I could understand I wrote everything on the side of the water heater jacket that I did
It was actually the other way around. Where the master only shared the knowledge with his journeyman and the journeyman would travel to share and learn more from other masters... hence the name journeyman!
Beg to differ. I have half dozen 20V impact drivers over 250ft lbs torque. My largest does >850ft lbs torque. It can sheer a lug nut off my full size truck. Amd it's not that big. New technology is 😎👍
Thanks for the tip! I have a 27mm impact socket from working on my car. An impact gun is an absolute must! I recommend hearing protection, too... which I forgot. It took a while to get mine to come out. This is after I had drained a few gallons, but still got sprayed from pressure in the tank. Reversed the impact as fast as I could. LOL. Draining more water... this tank is 23 years old and I'm not about to replace it for new junk if I can help it.
He doesn’t say to drain the tank only shut off water and gas then open a hot water faucet to relieve pressure. Assuming the closest hot water faucet to the tank. I have some old tanks as well did you get your done without issue? How bad was your rod? Did you get the recommended rod from video? Cheers
Typically water heaters last about 10-15 years. Your 23 year old water heater WILL leak eventually. It has to do with your 1. Water quality, 2. type and age of your pipes. Nothing lasts forever. Also, pro tip here. Do NOT buy your water heater from HOME DEPOT or LOWES, they have decent water heaters, that have plastic in them, the plumbing parts store will sell you one with Brass fittings, this matters on the age your water heater will die at also. Big box store water heaters ARE inferior.
homeowners should also be aware to check your water heaters tags after a plumber or serviceman has been in your home. mostly if its someone you haven't used before or don't know. there's a scam where they remove the serial number sticker off the heater. if the heater is still in warranty they can use the tag to get a new heater for free. (minus a warranty processing fee.) they claim that heater leaks. most water heater manufacturers don't want the whole heater back. just the tag. now when your water heater actually leaks you won't have the tag and manufacturer won't replace your heater. I'm not saying this guy has ever done that. if he's honest like I believe he'll admit to having seen the problem. I've been in plumbing/hvac wholesale business since '85. so I've seen it all.
Another good tip: if you don't have the 1 1/16 socket, you can go rent (for free) a axle nut socket set from any chain parts store. A 27mm is equivalent. This socket set is also useful for removing a electric hot water heater heating element. Especially if it's seated in there real BAD
@@pv2smurf My time to walk in and out of the parts store is worth more than the socket. If you value your time so little and live close to the store, maybe you could justify renting.
You need a impact wrench or because I use to replace them in marine applications situations you get a punch and a hammer you tap it for few minutes *TAP IT do not swing with all your force or half your force* Now if the bolt is fucked drill it out and if you do that you have to do a lot of extra work to get all the metal shaving out if your using a vacuum or get extractor socket gear wrench sells some I don’t remember if they go super big they should
@@infernoeagles5812 I'll give it another go, I've used an impact and all it really seemed to be good at is wanting to spin the water heater... even when full. I'll try the punch, and give it another go, thanks.
An impact is the only way but if it still doesn’t work leave it and remove the nipple and get one designed to go in there. It’s much easier and if there’s any left on the old one now you have extra anode.
Two years ago, I pulled out the anode rod in my 2006 water heater and it looked just like the replacement I bought. It looked new. So I put the old one back in and will check it again in another 10 years. Water heaters here last seemingly forever. Previous to this one, I had a 1983 water heater and replaced one element. That was it. Never even looked at the anode rod.
Thanks for the Tip. My fathers electric bill sky rocketed last few months and He suspects the Electric water htr is the culprit due to the water being super Hot lately...
It is a sacrificial anode. This will be consumed instead of the metal that makes up the tank. Check it every 2-4 years, depending on water content and usage. The material, aluminum or magnesium, can conflict with some water, check/research what works for you.
The principal at play here is galvanic corrosion cells. In industrial applications, the career field is called cathodic protection. The same principles that protect over 700,000 miles of underground pipelines in the US also apply to each and every water heater tank. Science is fun.
Sacrificial anodes 101: they’re supposed to corrode before critical components, so don’t expect one to never need replacing. If it never needs replacing, it’s not doing its job, and expensive components are absolutely suffering.
I personally found the breaker bar not helpful because the hot water heater unit itself starts twisting from the wall, I then went and bought myself an impact wrench and it worked, I almost gave up!🎉
I've done hundreds over the years and finally i got one i could not get. Tried everything. Including a breaker bar and cheater bar. I couldn't get anyone strong enough to hold the water heater. Something was gonna break, and it was me. Just went and got another one. Pulled and replace the rod before i filled it..
If the breaker bar won't cut it then the impact won't cut it lmao. However i think he probably means, you'll be twisting the whole tank with the breaker bar. Whereas the impact just hammer it out without disrupting the tank.
Corro-Protec box is printed w/ 20 yr warranty , i am curious as to it's cost vs standard Mg or Al rod....plus not every water heater has an electrical outlet close-by! Cheers
If you're in a well expect more frequently could be months if u have city of chicago water from lake Michigan like we're blessed to have here you will probably never have to replace it.
I like the anode rod but most of my customers don't have power close or can't afford it. Great video and I am a licensed plumber in Texas,where are you located.😊
I prefer to leave pressure on the tank and play a game of “how badly will I get scalded….” But on a serious note, I’ve been seeing these powered anode rods being used a lot more lately. If money was not an issue, would it make sense to install a powered rod on a brand new heater that still has a good factory rod. Just thinking about things that could make a water heater last 20 years (or more).
I’d replace at half the warranty. That way you can see how much it’s used up and if you don’t like the electric one you know when to replace a regular rod.
More like if you can't get it with a breaker bar, Go get a cheater bar. Don't get an impact wrench, you can remove the head and still leave the anode inside.
That's exactly what happened to me this past summer. Once it broke off, I decided it was time to buy a new water heater. After I installed the new one, I cut open my old tank and it became obvious that I had made the right decision.
Personally, I would just replace the water heater once the tank leaks. Replacing anode will extend life of the tank, but everything else will still be old. Since I can replace water heater myself, replacing water heater after 10 or so years is not a big problem. With more expensive water heaters like direct vent or power vent, replacing anode might be worth it. Also, don't forget to flush water heater regularly.
Relieve pressure AND drain system below the level of the top of the water heater. Good time to check it is when you're also working on a water heater flush.
I have no idea what the anode rod is. Had no clue it existed. And now im thinking about the water heater in my basement trying to figure out how old it is...
Uhhh, if you can't get it out with a breaker bar, you need to attach a pipe to your breaker bar and branch out a bit farther for more leverage. Using an impact should be your first choice but if that doesn't work, breaker bar will pretty much be your only choice.
as a diy guy I can honestly say staying away from 12point sockets and then showing your impact is why you have rounded bolts off if you just use had tools instead of using a impact all you need is a ¾ inch drive breaker bar or socket wrench but they are extremely expensive all you have to have is a socket ¾inch drive socket wrench and sockets a set from harbor freight is a good choice or you can always check you local pawn shops for cheaper tools that bolt head is probably a 31mm or 32mm or 1 n ¹16 or 1 n ¼ sockets 32mm will work just finding a 32mm is hard i should know because im used to turning wrenches on mine and everyone vehicles
My hot water tank lasted 27 years before it started to leak. On my new tank which is 1.5 years old can't remove the anode rod. I tried breaker bar and air impact gun. At this point before I break anything i gave up on power anode rod. Perhaps 25years from now ill replace it before I install tank.
Unfortunately there's no window to peek at it so you need to physically inspect it. How long an anode rod will last is highly dependent on the water at each house. Mine looked pretty good even after 4 years. My neighbor, whose well is not as deep, only gets 1-2 years.
I tried that the first time I replaced the one at my current home. Moved the whole unit. Grabbed my impact and part of the sacrificial material fell to the bottom of the tank. New rod went in and things are still good five years later.🤞
I installed my own water heater at my house, it's an electric water heater and it was super easy to replace, but other than that i don't know a damn thing about water heaters, can someone please explain what the rod does and why you would want to replace it? I know the water heater i installed is apparently only good for like 6-7 years, but i do flush them out once a year as i learned it's a good idea to do so to extend the life of your water heater, we got right around 8 years outta the first one i installed when we bought our home, and I just had to replace it again a few months ago. Super easy to replace an electric water heater, it's just 3 wires, the hardest things about it is having the ability to solder the new pipes to tie the new water heater back into the existing potable water supply, other than that tho, piece of cake
A water softener does away with a lot of these issues. Had a water heater last about 25 years without changing the anode rod. It never leaked, just wasn't heating well anymore
@@ColeSpolaric we have very hard water. (Lots of calcium and magnesium) It causes scale buildup and destroys the plumbing. Most homes need/have a water softener.
I would use an impact driver. If your water heater is older the vibration will break lime, rust, and other stuff loose in the tank and it can plug your waterlines and cause alot of other problems. So in my opinion i would use a larger breaker bar first and only use an imact gun as a very last resort.
I replaced the heater that had the magnesium anode on it. There was no anode on the new heater, and I couldn't buy it anywhere separately. The boiler is already 8 years old. Rust can already be seen on the water heating pipes from the central heating. I thought that the heating pipes were made of copper and that there could be no mixing of water from the heating system...
Just like Magnesium will sacrifice itself to protect the Steel, the Steel will sacrifice itself to protect the copper. It's best to ensure there are no metallic connections between dissimilar metals.
6 Pt sockets are ALWAYS better when they are an option. Hmmm, never heard of an electric rod, they don't "dissolve" or wear out? Sounds like a cool option if they aren't terribly more expensive, assuming there's an available outlet.
Mine is really stuck in there. Used a 1 1/16 6 point socket. My big 1,600lb ft of torque couldn’t get it, my big 1/2 breaker bar couldn’t get it, and my Cornwell 1/2 air impact gun couldn’t get it. Also, now it’s stripped sooo I have no idea what to do besides buying a big extractor now 🙂
I havent been able to find a plumber who will change the dip tube and the annode rod on my heater. They all say they dont repair water heaters, just replace. About to do it myself
They probably don’t work on them because of they do it, the water heater’s probably old and if it takes a shit weeks later people will ruin their reputation. Same reason a lot of mechanic shops won’t put a used engine in a car. A girl in the 90’s had a guy that’d been in business for years put a junk engine in her car and it blew when I was a teen. All these little morons were telling everybody they effed her car up.
You'll have to do it yourself. If they struggle to get th annode out, they may damage the tank metal itself, causing a leak they are now responsible for. If the tank were brand new, maybe... .but an old rusty one??? I wouldn't want to be the person putting all their strength against something that is CLEARLY RUSTED Lol. It may break
Sort of. The anode typically lasts for a shorter time than the life of the tank; on a ten year tank, the anode will likely last 8.5 years. That way, when the anode is depleted, the tank will then begin to corrode, fully failing shortly after the warranty period is up. If you were to replace the anode at the 8 year mark on a 10 year water heater, the water heater will last indefinitely. It all depends on the cost of a new anode vs. an entirely new water heater. The same principle applies to boats, bridges, storage tanks, and underground pipelines.
@uncleremus7380 How big is your boat? What size of anode do you have? Is it conventional or impressed current? Do you operate in fresh water or salt water? What state does your boat live in? Is your boat wet docked year round, or does it sit on a trailer under a tarp? There are many unknown factors that can easily explain the longevity of your anode system.
The impact driver is highly un-recommend- ripping, tears, breaks, micro fractures and more are amongst the few that can destroy the tank from using one.. even brand new ones can be damaged.. breaker bars are the way to go!!
Good business idea - instruct people how to tear the threaded top out of their HWS so you can do a replacement for them. if the anode rod is that eroded there is a good chance the rest of the tank has some thin spots as well.
In my experience , when you cant break it loose with an impact driver then you go to the breaker bar.
Yeah sounds he just couldn’t cut it not the tool
Another of times it's the opposite. You can twist off a bolt with a breaker bar that will come right out with a impact
😂😂😂
Especially sense the impact he had in the videos is weak af
He’s a plumber
Another thing to mention, if you can’t get a long rod in like in my situation, the water heater is in a closet under stairs with not much clearance, you can get a rod that’s sausage linked together and just drop it in.
Ahhhhh thank you so much. That’s my exact issue
That's incredibly good to know. Thank you.
Thx!
I thought it was your wife that couldn't get a long rod in her situation
You just gave me "anode rod envy!" 😳
Being a licensed plumber, I changed mine every three years. The water heater was 30 years old and excellent condition until I sold the house and the new owner wanted a new water heater which I could understand I wrote everything on the side of the water heater jacket that I did
A breaker bar with 450ft of pipe would do just fine
I like how you break it down for simple home gamers. Its a great thing imo
Thanks for the reminder. Mine likely needs replacement.
A journeyman plies his craft with skill. A Master Craftsman shares his knowledge.
It was actually the other way around. Where the master only shared the knowledge with his journeyman and the journeyman would travel to share and learn more from other masters... hence the name journeyman!
Saying you’re a licensed plumber isn’t gonna make anyone believe you more
As a mechanic of many years an impact wrench does not have as much torque as a good breaker bar would.
Beg to differ. I have half dozen 20V impact drivers over 250ft lbs torque. My largest does >850ft lbs torque. It can sheer a lug nut off my full size truck. Amd it's not that big. New technology is 😎👍
That's what I used a breaker bar and a hardened steel socket shallow
Ah, but with a breaker bar the water heater needs to be solidly braced or the whole water heater may turn. With an impact wrench that doesn’t matter.
You have any of the brand new name brand battery 1/2” or 1” impacts? 1/4” isn’t good for anything other than screws lol
Thanks for the tip! I have a 27mm impact socket from working on my car. An impact gun is an absolute must! I recommend hearing protection, too... which I forgot. It took a while to get mine to come out. This is after I had drained a few gallons, but still got sprayed from pressure in the tank. Reversed the impact as fast as I could. LOL. Draining more water... this tank is 23 years old and I'm not about to replace it for new junk if I can help it.
He doesn’t say to drain the tank only shut off water and gas then open a hot water faucet to relieve pressure. Assuming the closest hot water faucet to the tank. I have some old tanks as well did you get your done without issue? How bad was your rod? Did you get the recommended rod from video? Cheers
23 years and don't want to replace it? How long do these last?
Typically water heaters last about 10-15 years. Your 23 year old water heater WILL leak eventually. It has to do with your 1. Water quality, 2. type and age of your pipes. Nothing lasts forever.
Also, pro tip here. Do NOT buy your water heater from HOME DEPOT or LOWES, they have decent water heaters, that have plastic in them, the plumbing parts store will sell you one with Brass fittings, this matters on the age your water heater will die at also. Big box store water heaters ARE inferior.
What if you purchase the Platinum and Platinum Plus ones at home depot, I heard they have brass fittings. ? @@augustwest9727
homeowners should also be aware to check your water heaters tags after a plumber or serviceman has been in your home. mostly if its someone you haven't used before or don't know. there's a scam where they remove the
serial number sticker off the heater. if the heater is still in warranty they can use the tag to get a new heater for free. (minus a warranty processing fee.) they claim that heater leaks. most water heater manufacturers don't want the whole heater back. just the tag. now when your water heater actually leaks you won't have the tag and manufacturer won't replace your heater. I'm not saying this guy has ever done that. if he's honest like I believe he'll admit to having seen the problem. I've been in plumbing/hvac wholesale business since '85. so I've seen it all.
Awesome thanks I've been curious about this for ages.
Love your videos bud!! Always teaching me
Another good tip: if you don't have the 1 1/16 socket, you can go rent (for free) a axle nut socket set from any chain parts store. A 27mm is equivalent.
This socket set is also useful for removing a electric hot water heater heating element. Especially if it's seated in there real BAD
You can rent it from autozone?
@@gtarules1 a socket that size, YES
For free? Dude where the fk do you live??
Buying one at a big box store is gonna be cheaper than the gas and time to rent one.
@@pv2smurf My time to walk in and out of the parts store is worth more than the socket. If you value your time so little and live close to the store, maybe you could justify renting.
never been able to bust an anode rod loose, congrats to anyone who can.
You need a impact wrench or because I use to replace them in marine applications situations you get a punch and a hammer you tap it for few minutes *TAP IT do not swing with all your force or half your force*
Now if the bolt is fucked drill it out and if you do that you have to do a lot of extra work to get all the metal shaving out if your using a vacuum or get extractor socket gear wrench sells some I don’t remember if they go super big they should
@@infernoeagles5812 I'll give it another go, I've used an impact and all it really seemed to be good at is wanting to spin the water heater... even when full. I'll try the punch, and give it another go, thanks.
An impact is the only way but if it still doesn’t work leave it and remove the nipple and get one designed to go in there. It’s much easier and if there’s any left on the old one now you have extra anode.
The thing with the impact... The vibrations it causes can crack or break the glass liner in the tank.
Because of you i now know they have glass or cermaic or vitrux liners, so thank you!
Good call
If you can’t break it with a breaker bar, you have no chance with an impact, or your arms need a bit of working out
Two years ago, I pulled out the anode rod in my 2006 water heater and it looked just like the replacement I bought. It looked new. So I put the old one back in and will check it again in another 10 years. Water heaters here last seemingly forever. Previous to this one, I had a 1983 water heater and replaced one element. That was it. Never even looked at the anode rod.
The tanks last 8-10 years in my area 😅
@@theplumbersplungerare anode rods used or needed in "gas" water heaters?
Thanks for the Tip. My fathers electric bill sky rocketed last few months and He suspects the Electric water htr is the culprit due to the water being super Hot lately...
Never heard of this part. Cool. Good to know.
It is a sacrificial anode. This will be consumed instead of the metal that makes up the tank. Check it every 2-4 years, depending on water content and usage. The material, aluminum or magnesium, can conflict with some water, check/research what works for you.
The principal at play here is galvanic corrosion cells.
In industrial applications, the career field is called cathodic protection.
The same principles that protect over 700,000 miles of underground pipelines in the US also apply to each and every water heater tank.
Science is fun.
Sacrificial anodes 101: they’re supposed to corrode before critical components, so don’t expect one to never need replacing. If it never needs replacing, it’s not doing its job, and expensive components are absolutely suffering.
I personally found the breaker bar not helpful because the hot water heater unit itself starts twisting from the wall, I then went and bought myself an impact wrench and it worked, I almost gave up!🎉
I've done hundreds over the years and finally i got one i could not get. Tried everything. Including a breaker bar and cheater bar. I couldn't get anyone strong enough to hold the water heater. Something was gonna break, and it was me. Just went and got another one. Pulled and replace the rod before i filled it..
If the breaker bar won't cut it then the impact won't cut it lmao.
However i think he probably means, you'll be twisting the whole tank with the breaker bar. Whereas the impact just hammer it out without disrupting the tank.
Yes, exactly. (Your second point)
So just exactly what is the expected lifespan of one of these annodes?!? 🤔
Corro-Protec box is printed w/ 20 yr warranty , i am curious as to it's cost vs standard Mg or Al rod....plus not every water heater has an electrical outlet close-by! Cheers
Good info!
In my case the breaker didn't work. The whole tank full of water just rotated. For the new tank I put anti seize to prevent this.
So how do you know when it’s time to replace?
Water starts smelling or every 3-5 years
If you're in a well expect more frequently could be months if u have city of chicago water from lake Michigan like we're blessed to have here you will probably never have to replace it.
@@JUNEBUGLLC I have northern New Mexico water 😂
In my area the standard rods last 3-4 years. You have to remove the rod to inspect it
Never needs replacing here in Nashville TN. The tank will rupture before anyone does anything or has anything done.
Im sure a good coating of anti seize could help keeping it from getting stuck.
That is a very nice impact wrench. I need one
Thanks Man! 🙋♂️
Very nice. 😮 I
Oh so love this ❤
I like the anode rod but most of my customers don't have power close or can't afford it. Great video and I am a licensed plumber in Texas,where are you located.😊
Texas as well. Near San Antonio 🤘🏼
I'm from San Antonio but live in Kyle in between Austin and San Marcos
@@nelsoninman3678 worked in that area for about a year. Now mostly in New Braunfels and further north (Dripping Springs, Wimberly, Canyon lake)
@@theplumbersplungerlove the fishing in clear lake
I'm confused, do you mean that people don't have access to power for the heater itself?
I prefer to leave pressure on the tank and play a game of “how badly will I get scalded….” But on a serious note, I’ve been seeing these powered anode rods being used a lot more lately. If money was not an issue, would it make sense to install a powered rod on a brand new heater that still has a good factory rod. Just thinking about things that could make a water heater last 20 years (or more).
The question is if it would void the warranty?
I’d replace at half the warranty. That way you can see how much it’s used up and if you don’t like the electric one you know when to replace a regular rod.
How do you know when it is time to replace it ?
@@bgee5098 Your only real shot is to pull the old one out and inspect it.
Find a nos quality heater. Nothing made today will last 20 years.
More like if you can't get it with a breaker bar, Go get a cheater bar. Don't get an impact wrench, you can remove the head and still leave the anode inside.
That's exactly what happened to me this past summer. Once it broke off, I decided it was time to buy a new water heater. After I installed the new one, I cut open my old tank and it became obvious that I had made the right decision.
Personally, I would just replace the water heater once the tank leaks. Replacing anode will extend life of the tank, but everything else will still be old. Since I can replace water heater myself, replacing water heater after 10 or so years is not a big problem. With more expensive water heaters like direct vent or power vent, replacing anode might be worth it. Also, don't forget to flush water heater regularly.
I didn’t know they have ICCP systems for hot water heaters now. That’s pretty cool.
I like the output side anode. Replaces the nipper easy peasy
What is the other foam plug hole next to the anode rod location?
It’s the injection hole for the insulation that surrounds the housing.
I tried using breaker bar and I couldn't remove the old anode rod. Thanks for tip to use impact wrench.
I mean what else would you do? I thought that was universal knowledge.
@@Fee.1 For a professional yes. My first time working on my own tank and I don't even have impact wrench.
Good job 👍
ooh, induced current is absolutely the best for preventing corrosion. what a time to be alive.
Five years on mine so far and no problems!
Relieve pressure AND drain system below the level of the top of the water heater. Good time to check it is when you're also working on a water heater flush.
I have no idea what the anode rod is. Had no clue it existed. And now im thinking about the water heater in my basement trying to figure out how old it is...
Uhhh, if you can't get it out with a breaker bar, you need to attach a pipe to your breaker bar and branch out a bit farther for more leverage. Using an impact should be your first choice but if that doesn't work, breaker bar will pretty much be your only choice.
The electric anode has been fantastic with our well water. All H2S smell is gone and was a lot easier to install(shorter).
as a diy guy I can honestly say staying away from 12point sockets and then showing your impact is why you have rounded bolts off if you just use had tools instead of using a impact all you need is a ¾ inch drive breaker bar or socket wrench but they are extremely expensive all you have to have is a socket ¾inch drive socket wrench and sockets a set from harbor freight is a good choice or you can always check you local pawn shops for cheaper tools that bolt head is probably a 31mm or 32mm or 1 n ¹16 or 1 n ¼ sockets 32mm will work just finding a 32mm is hard i should know because im used to turning wrenches on mine and everyone vehicles
Corro protect is the best!
I’ve never replaced one of these
I’ve had the same water heater for 10 years😮
My hot water tank lasted 27 years before it started to leak. On my new tank which is 1.5 years old can't remove the anode rod. I tried breaker bar and air impact gun. At this point before I break anything i gave up on power anode rod. Perhaps 25years from now ill replace it before I install tank.
How do u know when u need to change it
Unfortunately there's no window to peek at it so you need to physically inspect it. How long an anode rod will last is highly dependent on the water at each house. Mine looked pretty good even after 4 years. My neighbor, whose well is not as deep, only gets 1-2 years.
Remember if your getting a sulfur smell in only your hot water its from your magnesium anode rode. Use an aluminum one if you can to avoid the smell.
Thank you I've been asking people about taking it out with a impact like you did, and everybody says no you'll wreck it...
You are the boss 💪
Install a marathon brand poly tank and you will also never replace one of these rods. They don't need one since they are poly tanks.
Breaker bar is always last resort, its never failed me
Dont forgwt the longest pipe you own
I tried that the first time I replaced the one at my current home. Moved the whole unit. Grabbed my impact and part of the sacrificial material fell to the bottom of the tank. New rod went in and things are still good five years later.🤞
If you can't get it loose with a breaker bar an impact won't take it loose.
I installed my own water heater at my house, it's an electric water heater and it was super easy to replace, but other than that i don't know a damn thing about water heaters, can someone please explain what the rod does and why you would want to replace it?
I know the water heater i installed is apparently only good for like 6-7 years, but i do flush them out once a year as i learned it's a good idea to do so to extend the life of your water heater, we got right around 8 years outta the first one i installed when we bought our home, and I just had to replace it again a few months ago.
Super easy to replace an electric water heater, it's just 3 wires, the hardest things about it is having the ability to solder the new pipes to tie the new water heater back into the existing potable water supply, other than that tho, piece of cake
How do I know I need a new anode rod?
Doest heat well or at all
A water softener does away with a lot of these issues. Had a water heater last about 25 years without changing the anode rod. It never leaked, just wasn't heating well anymore
Even with a softener heaters in my area are lasting around 8-10 years in average.
@@theplumbersplunger wow, what is in that water man!
@@ColeSpolaric we have very hard water. (Lots of calcium and magnesium) It causes scale buildup and destroys the plumbing. Most homes need/have a water softener.
Quando non scalda più è dovuto alla resistenza elettrica ricoperta da calcare.
Basta cambiarla
I would use an impact driver. If your water heater is older the vibration will break lime, rust, and other stuff loose in the tank and it can plug your waterlines and cause alot of other problems. So in my opinion i would use a larger breaker bar first and only use an imact gun as a very last resort.
Tighten FIRST, then loosen,,, Norwegian "torque wrench"technique!!!
I have never seen an anode rod on our water heaters, but ours features a stainless steel tank.
I replaced the heater that had the magnesium anode on it. There was no anode on the new heater, and I couldn't buy it anywhere separately. The boiler is already 8 years old. Rust can already be seen on the water heating pipes from the central heating. I thought that the heating pipes were made of copper and that there could be no mixing of water from the heating system...
Just like Magnesium will sacrifice itself to protect the Steel, the Steel will sacrifice itself to protect the copper. It's best to ensure there are no metallic connections between dissimilar metals.
The overwhelming majority of the time you have absolutely no head-room to be able to get one of these out.
If I have a gas wasted heater dose it have one and how often to it need to be replaced
Would to recommend that powered anode for a commercial size wh?
6 Pt sockets are ALWAYS better when they are an option. Hmmm, never heard of an electric rod, they don't "dissolve" or wear out? Sounds like a cool option if they aren't terribly more expensive, assuming there's an available outlet.
Can i use dw40 or heatgun to loosen bolt or nah?
How many years from new should you change it?
But you'll lose that magnesium aluminum taste in your hot water.
Can you explain? Magnesium & ALUMINUM??? ...is that at the core of the anode rod when it is past it's lifespan??
You shouldn't be drinking from the hot water side.
Mine is really stuck in there. Used a 1 1/16 6 point socket. My big 1,600lb ft of torque couldn’t get it, my big 1/2 breaker bar couldn’t get it, and my Cornwell 1/2 air impact gun couldn’t get it.
Also, now it’s stripped sooo I have no idea what to do besides buying a big extractor now 🙂
And how often am I supposed to replace it? And how do i know when it does bad?
I was told you can't change those on the newer ones, is that not the case?
I havent been able to find a plumber who will change the dip tube and the annode rod on my heater. They all say they dont repair water heaters, just replace. About to do it myself
They probably don’t work on them because of they do it, the water heater’s probably old and if it takes a shit weeks later people will ruin their reputation. Same reason a lot of mechanic shops won’t put a used engine in a car. A girl in the 90’s had a guy that’d been in business for years put a junk engine in her car and it blew when I was a teen. All these little morons were telling everybody they effed her car up.
You'll have to do it yourself.
If they struggle to get th annode out, they may damage the tank metal itself, causing a leak they are now responsible for.
If the tank were brand new, maybe... .but an old rusty one??? I wouldn't want to be the person putting all their strength against something that is CLEARLY RUSTED Lol. It may break
Are there anode rods on the blue amtex indirect fired water heaters?
How often should you do this?
What if the water has 2 anode rods? Do I get 2 of this type? Remove both old anode rods and put a plug in one?
Which one did you end up using
I’ve never heard the words “anode rod”used so much in any video or oratory segment in my life!!
How much electricity does the powered anode rod use?
In most parts of the country an anode rode lasts the life of the hot water tank.
Sort of. The anode typically lasts for a shorter time than the life of the tank; on a ten year tank, the anode will likely last 8.5 years. That way, when the anode is depleted, the tank will then begin to corrode, fully failing shortly after the warranty period is up.
If you were to replace the anode at the 8 year mark on a 10 year water heater, the water heater will last indefinitely.
It all depends on the cost of a new anode vs. an entirely new water heater.
The same principle applies to boats, bridges, storage tanks, and underground pipelines.
@RichardArnoldable my boat motor anode is still original and looks brand new and its a 2004 so...........
@uncleremus7380 How big is your boat?
What size of anode do you have?
Is it conventional or impressed current?
Do you operate in fresh water or salt water?
What state does your boat live in?
Is your boat wet docked year round, or does it sit on a trailer under a tarp?
There are many unknown factors that can easily explain the longevity of your anode system.
@RichardArnoldable now why would I answer to your interrogation? If I did you'll say oh that's why, Einstein. Your probably alot of fun at parties.
Can any tell me or send a link to the adapter that he has on his impact driver is called?
Why need to be change ? What work does to water heather ty
When can you tell they need replaced?
Dont forget to plug off that valve on top of the tank!!
The impact driver is highly un-recommend- ripping, tears, breaks, micro fractures and more are amongst the few that can destroy the tank from using one.. even brand new ones can be damaged.. breaker bars are the way to go!!
Good business idea - instruct people how to tear the threaded top out of their HWS so you can do a replacement for them.
if the anode rod is that eroded there is a good chance the rest of the tank has some thin spots as well.
Is for electric tanks only?
My water heater usually leaks around 8-10 years then I replace it what a anode Rod ?
Is that the $200 one from Amazon?
It’s on Amazon yes,
How often do you replace?
How often does that need to be changed?
I don’t think I ever seen a Milwaukee 1/2 like that
Sizewise are replacement anode rods universal?
When do I know to replace the rod?
Do all camper water heater have that rod?
What are the chances of damaging the glass-lined tank by using an impact wrench?
Minimal honestly. Most of them are already damaged from transportation.
why is that DeWalt red
😂
Ever since I installed my water heater, I never had to install one of these rods
Bro, thats too late to replace it, theres not even bar even more 😅
Anymore*
Aluminum or magnesium?
So how do you know if your anode rod is bad?
Your water heater manual should tell you how to inspect. On my Rheem it says to replaced if more than 6-inches of the core wire is showing.