[Shop-talk] well that can't be good...

[Wayne]

scott.hall at comcast.net wrote:
> I guess it's been so long that sediment appears to have completely clogged up the drain valve. 

Dunno what to tell you there.

> and while I'm asking, how exactly does one replace the anode? are they all in the same place? there's no decal with an arrow that says, "anode here". 

Some have their own lug on the top of the tank;  others it's inside the 
outlet fitting.  This web site http://www.waterheaterrescue.com/  has 
lots of good [free] info, and ridiculously overpriced repair kits and parts.

-Wayne