[Shop-talk] anode rods-- was the air saga continues

[GaryK]

How do you loosen the old anode rod?  I tried it a couple of times and it
was soooooo tight I couldn't budge it.  
Gary K.

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[mailto:shop-talk-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Wayne
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 3:50 PM
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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] anode rods-- was the air saga continues

On 6/2/2011 2:02 PM, Tim wrote:
> Here's a question: Where can I get an anode rod? I have not seen them 
> at the HomeDespot or the Ace Hardwares I have been in--but often admit 
> to

I ordered one from the appliance parts section at Sears.com (there's more
for your f***** life at Sears!! as Tim Allen used to say back in his less
than squeaky clean days)  Think it was about $18.  You need a large socket
for one;  1 1/16" or 27mm seems common.

I checked the local big boxen and plumbing suppliers and got funny looks
like "No, why would you mess with that!?  Just replace the whole tank every
8 years."

This web site has lots of good info.  And they sell parts, if you don't mind
paying seriously high prices for their convenience factor:
http://www.WaterHeaterRescue.com/

-Wayne