Anode Rod Hex Size

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Anode rod hex size.

The anode rod is self sacrificing and will continue to corrode until eventually it must be replaced. Flexible segmented version also available. Eastman flexible 45 in. Diameter x 42 in.

The anode rod s head is offset in its opening atop the water heater making it essentially. It has a 1 1 16 hex head that calls for a rather large socket. Long aluminum anode rod for water heaters model ap12938 41 37 41 37. Water heater anode rod model 60145 18 82 18 82.

This part is exactly what the rheem specs call for. Magnesium flexible water heater anode rod magnesium anode rod for hot water heaters 44 inch long 0 8 inch diameter 3 4 npt thread including 1 1 16 inch hex socket tool and teflon tape 36 go to amazon. Thanks to all the reviews i was able to do some research and ordered this anode rod from amazon. 1 1 16 thread size npt in.

If it protrudes above the top you can use any type of wrench. If the hex head is set below the top of the heater you ll need a 1 1 16 in. If a water softener is in use we recommend using a powered anode like the corro protec asin b01h459tak or the ceranode asin b01kimc91w. These anode rods are usually found in large commercial water heaters where the risk of corrosion is higher than usual.

Anode rod 0 900 in. Free delivery with 45 order. Chances are your old anode rod will be frozen in place by corrosion. The negatively charged electrons create a higher voltage to flow from the anode rod to the steel tank causing the anode rod to corrode instead of the steel water heater tank or other exposed metals such as electric elements.

Free delivery with 45 order. The combination anode is an ordinary anode which is attached to an unusual place. The anode rod is basically an aluminum cylinder around a steel wire core attached to a steel bolt that screws into the top of the water heater. Hex head size in.

The key here is. This hex head anode anode is a 44 long continuous rod making it a direct replacement for the solid anode your tank shipped with. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Socket to reach it.

Long magnesium r tech. Most anodes are at the top of the heater attached by a hex head screw.