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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
Thanks. I understand why you replaced it. But, it doesn't seem to meet the criteria for replacement, based on the Rheem manual cited in Post No. 2, "6 inches of exposed core wire on either end". How old is the water heater?
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My two cents worth. I've not done it. I understand the risk is that the new one will leak.
I would think one you have decided to do this and you have it out it makes sense to put the new one in.
Some post says the aluminum rod tastes better. From what I've read you are not supposed to drink hot water from your hot water heater. In any case as a sacrificial anode magnesium is a more active metal and so would de-solve faster giving you more protection. I would expect the tanks come with aluminum as it is cheaper
As far as an 1 1/4 socket and a breaker bar. Yes, I have that. Not sure all villagers do.
How much force to use before you either get the rod out or break it off needing a new water heater? Draining the hot water heater to clean it. I've also read about people not being able to get the valve to close without leaking. Somethings are better just left alone. Our hot water heater, we are here full time, it is on it's 9th year.