surgtech56
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I bought a new annode rod because the old one was very oxidized, the new one has more threads. This is the first time replacing this, it seems the rod only wants to screw in so far(probably the threads?), I hate to force anything. We had it winterized and they removed the rod, so I don't know how hard or easy it was. I know I'm probably making it harder than it is, Any help please??? Thank you
We have a 2011 Gulf Stream Ameri Lite 23BW
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hershey
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The threads are pipe threads. They are tapered unlike a bolt thread which is not. So the farther you screw the rod in, the tighter the fit.
You indicated that the new rod has more threads so with that: you won't be able to screw it in to the same point as the old rod.
As long as you get two or three turns on the connection and it doesn't leak, your good to go.
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hershey wrote:The threads are pipe threads. They are tapered unlike a bolt thread which is not. So the farther you screw the rod in, the tighter the fit.
You indicated that the new rod has more threads so with that: you won't be able to screw it in to the same point as the old rod.
As long as you get two or three turns on the connection and it doesn't leak, your good to go.
Good advice. Couldn't have said it better.
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surgtech56
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Thank you so much. It looks like it wants to go in almost 4 threads. I put some white plumbers tape on.
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Jonesz
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Your unit is a 2011 so the rod should not need replacing. Oxidation means nothing- the rod is sacrificial in that it is designed to erode due to chemicals & minerals in the water protecting the water heater liner. My unit is an 03 and the rod is still servicable. So unless you have been in contact with some very extreme water conditions replace the old one or keep it as a spare in the eventuality that your replacement wears out. My 2 cents worth.
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I just bought an 03 Pleasureway. One of the first things I went to do was clean out the water heater. I was horrified to see that there was absolutely no annode rod attached to the plug. It must have entirely eroded.
I quickly put a new one on, but I hope I was not too late!
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retired1
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Depends on where you live and the water that you have to use. That is what will determine how long it will last
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surgtech56
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What exactly does the annode rod do?
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Gary.
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The Suburban water heaters need them and the Atwood water heaters do not need them. It is a rod that sacrifices itself and is eaten up due to dissimilar metals in the water heater. If you did not use an anode rod the electroalisis would eat up you water tank causing corrosion and leaking.
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