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Old 06-14-2025, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Sparky365 View Post
Why is there no space to replace the anode rod in the way they are installed.

Does anyone here replace these instead of replacing the tank itself?
When you replace the anode rod in an existing installation you need to unscrew it, pull it up as much as you can, place a vice grip of something where it enters the tank and saw it in two pieces with a hack saw. The new anode rod will be one with links so you can replace it.