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Products: Flexible hex-head aluminum/zinc anode rod
  Overview and closeup of hex-head aluminum/zinc anode  
 
What's included
  • a segmented, hex-head aluminum/zinc anode rod (about 12 inches of overhead clearance needed)
  • pipe-thread seal tape
  • service sticker
  • instructions

This replaces the anode that came with your tank. Fits all brands.

What does it do?
  • The anode will keep your tank from rusting and breaking, while alleviating odor problems because of anaerobic bacteria found in some water that react with regular magnesium or aluminum anodes to produce hydrogen sulfide gas and a rotten-egg odor.
  • The tape will enable you to remove the anode in future to check it.
  • The sticker will help you remember when you installed it.
Tools needed

Socket wrench and 1 1/16-inch socket. For further details, check out the Tools page and Know-how.

A warning

If you buy one of these, don't play with it. These are regular anodes that have been milled down to the core wire on a lathe. That wire can be bent and straightened about three times, then it snaps.

Ordering Details

The products offered here are designed to make water heaters last longer, or solve specific problems. Installation is potentially do-it-yourself, but if you have the least doubt about your abilities, we suggest that you obtain expert help.

Shipping is by UPS Ground within the contiguous United States. UPS does not deliver to post boxes. Allow up to a about week for delivery. Hawaii and Alaska are only served by Priority Mail and can use a post box. We do not ship outside the United States.

Important: Before you order

Are you ordering the right anode? This anode must replace the one that came with the tank or the smell won't go away. Make sure you have a hex-head rod in your tank and not a combo anode.

If you have any doubts about what you're ordering, be sure and e-mail your questions to us. We want you to order only what you need!
mail@waterheaterrescue.com

If you soften your water and have odor, consider a powered anode. The aluminum/zinc anode might not stop the smell. We don't want you to waste your money.

Return policy
Merchandise in original condition can be returned for a full refund of the purchase price, less shipping. E-mail mail@waterheaterrescue.com for instructions.
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$97, shipping included

 
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