Atwood Hot Water Heater Anode Rod

How do i know when to change mine.

Atwood hot water heater anode rod.

Magnesium anode rod for rv camper and trailer water heaters fit for atwood heaters 4 5 1 2 npt replace 11553. This anode rod fits atwood water heaters. Magnesium anode rod extends the life of a water heater by attracting corrosive elements in the water protecting the tank and elements from corrosion. 1 2 npt fits atwood heaters.

Simply remove the plastic drain plug and insert the unit. One of the most common killers of rv water heaters is interior corrosion. Atwood anode rod is made of magnesium. Never use a anode rod in a atwood water heater.

If your water heater doesn t have a separate hole for your anode rod it is most likely attached to the hot water outlet. 0 5 diameter x 4 5 long. Simply remove the plastic drain plug and insert the anode rod. When replacement is necessary unscrew the old one and insert the new one.

Because aluminum doesn t have the same corrosive properties as steel that is used on other brand heaters adding an anode rod won t provide any benefits over what the factory design already gives you. Yes suburban water heaters do require an anode. Anode rods are easily replaced and should be checked every three months. Atwood s anode rod is 4 5 long with a 1 2 pipe thread and made of magnesium alloy.

Plus if you put one in and leave it in too long it could weld itself to the water heater and you might not get it out. An anode rod protects your water heater from corrosion by attracting corrosive elements in water so they attack the anode rod rather than the interior of your water heater s tank. Their tanks are aluminum not steel like suburban. Extend the life and efficiency of your rv s water heater with replaceable anode rods.

They are made for glass lined steel tank water heater. Atwood does not recommend an anode for their water heaters. Atwood recommends an annual flushing and replacement of the nylon atwood drain plug about 2.