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Products: Flexible Combination Magnesium Anode for Rheem/Ruud/Richmond/GE and Newer
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What's Included
  • a .75-inch-diameter magnesium combination (also known as outlet) anode rod (about 12 inches of overhead clearance needed)
  • pipe-thread seal tape
  • service sticker
  • instructions

This kind of anode screws into the hot-water port and can either replace another combo rod or augment a hex-head anode. Rheem/Ruud/Richmond/GE changed its design in about 2005 so that the hot-water port extends below the threads. To use a standard combo anode, one must drill out the port and even then, there is a risk that there will not be enough space between the hot-water outlet and the port wall to permit water to pass. The anode included here solves that problem.

What Does It Do?
  • The anode will keep your tank from rusting and breaking.
  • 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
Pipe wrench. 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.

Return Policy

Merchandise in original condition can usually be returned for a full refund of the purchase price, not including shipping. E-mail mail@waterheaterrescue.com for instructions and authorization.

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.

Remember also that if you have difficulties with installation, odds are that a professional or handyman will know a way to do it.

Shipping is by UPS 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. If you are in CANADA, go to our PayPal Standard cart and order from there.

Important: Before You Order

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!
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Price: $64
SKU30

 
 
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