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Xringer · 07-08-12, 03:08 PM

I popped the anode cap and cut away the foam. There is a hex-head on the tank.
It looks like it's about 1 & 1/16" (1.0625") across. Not a size that I own..

My guess is a 1" socket from Sears will do the trick..
1 in. Socket, 6 pt.- Craftsman-Tools-Mechanics & Auto Tools-Sockets

1" was too small..

Went back, pay another buck and got the 1" & 1/16" socket!
1-1/16 in. Easy-To-Read Socket, 6 pt. STD, 1/2 in. drive- Craftsman-Tools-Mechanics & Auto Tools-Sockets
and it worked fine!!

07-08-12, 03:08 PM	#39
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	anode hex exposed I popped the anode cap and cut away the foam. There is a hex-head on the tank. It looks like it's about 1 & 1/16" (1.0625") across. Not a size that I own.. My guess is a 1" socket from Sears will do the trick.. 1 in. Socket, 6 pt.- Craftsman-Tools-Mechanics & Auto Tools-Sockets 1" was too small.. Went back, pay another buck and got the 1" & 1/16" socket! 1-1/16 in. Easy-To-Read Socket, 6 pt. STD, 1/2 in. drive- Craftsman-Tools-Mechanics & Auto Tools-Sockets and it worked fine!! Attached Images __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less.. Last edited by Xringer; 07-15-12 at 06:19 PM.. Reason: bad information..