A dummies guide to replacing my hot water anode ...

Delta18 · Guru

RE: A dummies guide to replacing my hot water anode ...

DEBnWEG · Veteran Member

I really appreciate ALL the feedback and passions expressed, apologies if I started a war between forum members, it was not my intention.

Thanks to EVERYONE for taking the time to respond, I'm here to learn lots and where I can, provide my knowledge on areas raised in the forum.

Regards - Weg.

oldtrack123 · Guru

HI Wegs

No apolgy needed from you smile

Hope you did learn a lot.

AND do not be frightened to post again

it is very common for threads to drift a little off the original question, but that often supplies good additional info .

PS .Tech people just LUV a good" discussion" biggrin

Phil C · Guru

Yipes!!! can open, worms everywhere. Over a bloody anode replacement... Boys and Girls lets get our egos on hold!

Cupie · Guru

oldtrack123 wrote:

HI Delta
THe Type to use can depend on the water quailty
Magnesium is the best, BUT
Magnesium will have a very short life if used with highly mineralised water
Aluminium is often used in that situation, BUT some find the water has an odour
Of course like ALL hot water systems it is inadvisable to drink the water
You will find they general loss material close to the thread first , this is to be expected as the small area of non lined steel of the tank & inlet socket are reacting
THAT area can become quite bare, but is ok, as long as solid Magnesium is left on the remainder
PeterQ

-- Edited by oldtrack123 on Monday 24th of March 2014 04:25:51 PM

Hi ..

I often wondered why the rods always loose material close to the thread. I check mine every three to six months & used to replace them if I could see the centre core.

I just buy whatever ones that Coast to Coast or Camec have ... not sure if aluminium or magnesium.

I never release the pressure when changing the rod. I figure that it helps eject some of the crap from the tank. I have thought of running the water thru the system with the anode removed to help flush the tank out, but always forget to try. Maybe next time.

To keep the rod straight when I screw it back in, I put a small nut inside the socket so that it holds the rod straight as I start the thread.

I always leave the tank empty when not on the road & never drink water from a HWS at home or in the van.

Can I use ordinary household flick mixer taps in the van. ie. Is the low pressure from the van's 12v pump a problem.?

oldbobsbus · Guru

Cupie asked,

Can I use ordinary household flick mixer taps in the van. ie. Is the low pressure from the van's 12v pump a problem.?

Not a problem at all that's all I ever use..

Cupie · Guru

oldbobsbus wrote:
Cupie asked,
Can I use ordinary household flick mixer taps in the van. ie. Is the low pressure from the van's 12v pump a problem.?
Not a problem at all that's all I ever use..

Thanks for that.

My 13yo Jayco ones are starting to weep & I am informed that they can't be repaired.

It would be good to have some nice new shiny modern ones.

Another job off the 'To Do' list.