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Old 03-21-16, 09:36 AM   #396
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Originally Posted by hamsterpower View Post
Another thing to consider is water heaters usually have a sacrificial anode on the cold side supply line that needs to be changed every 2 to 5 years. Yours may be about used up.
I've been thinking about that anode. I had it out during install..
http://ecorenovator.org/forum/23071-post56.html

Since the top is flat, that means it's aluminum. (A bump on top = magnesium).

Because of the location of the A7, I'm not sure I have the clearance to unscrew it, or get it out, once I got it loose..
Maybe I'll wait until I get the leaking stopped. I do want to make sure it's good,
since I don't want my heating elements causing voltage in the water..

The one thing I do not like about this anode thing, is the idea of dissolving aluminum
into the water we are drinking and cooking with..
We got rid of those aluminum pots for a reason, right?
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