Atwood GC6AA-10E water heater - anode rod?

[tundrwd]

Had a note to check the anode rod for the first time in my water heater, Atwood model GC6AA-10E. Have never checked it (2 years old), but it seems that the manual states that the aluminum lining in the tank IS the anode?

Which means a failure of the "anode" is a tank replacement? Is that correct? No anode rod in it?

Is there any replacement part that will fit this tank that would include both a drain valve (just have the nylon nut now), along with an anode rod to help make it last longer? Something like https://www.amazon.com/Camco-11533-Atwood-Aluminum-Heater/dp/B0024ECD2I/ref=sr_1_7?gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOjyBRC0ARIsAIpJyGN0z3ogW 5D4zyJI57xM-x3SIIbA-96ugCtwuTA-9mVBcvplkB0GyXAaAoLiEALw_wcB&hvadid=323679732143&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9024145&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10657552986178741047&hvtargid=kwd-712163289751&hydadcr=18806_9902354&keywords=atwood+gc6aa-10e+anode+rod&qid=1582991592&sr=8-7

[travelin texans]

No anode required with an Atwood water heater just drain when not in use, but you will need a spare plastic drain plug or 2.

[tundrwd]

No anode required with an Atwood water heater just drain when not in use, but you will need a spare plastic drain plug or 2.

Yeah, I always drain after every use, and do have a spare or two of the nylon plug.

[Chuckracer]

Plastic plug...thank you! Does this plug that I've been trying not to ruin thread in or just pull out? Mine's doing neither so far but I'm not done yet. :)

[JRTJH]

Plastic plug...thank you! Does this plug that I've been trying not to ruin thread in or just pull out? Mine's doing neither so far but I'm not done yet. :)

Lefty loosey Righty tighty....

You may find that you round the corners or even crack the plastic plug. Don't be (IMHO) tempted to replace it with a brass or steel plug. While they may be stronger, they change the "weakest point" from the $2 plastic plug to the $200 water heater tank.....

[chuckster57]

Plastic plug...thank you! Does this plug that I've been trying not to ruin thread in or just pull out? Mine's doing neither so far but I'm not done yet. :)

It’s threaded. Should be 15/16” socket. And welcome to the forum : wlcm:

[Chuckracer]

Thank you both very much!

I'll pick up a couple new ones when I go get my new window, which should be at the dealership this week. It's been an eventful first season for us! I've learned a lot searching this terrific forum - hopefully as time goes by I can give back as well.