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Old 10-18-2020, 09:39 AM   #1
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Water heater buildup

How do you all maintain your water heaters in your campers? Mine has developed a lot of white, crusty buildup. Now to the point where I can’t even screw the rod component into position. The threads are completely caked over.

Do I get a wire brush and try scraping it off? What do I do to clear out and/or to prevent the buildup??
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Old 10-18-2020, 09:48 AM   #2
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Use a cleaning wand, I’ll attach a link, available at many locations (dealer, Walmart, etc)

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Camco-RV...1691/205808422

Small wire brush, citrus cleaner or simple green works well on the outside areas. Clean mine inside and out after every trip. 5 min process
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Old 10-18-2020, 10:27 AM   #3
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You can leave the city water connected that will force some sentiment out. I use a clear rubber hose taped to my shop vac that really works good and it will remove the remaining water in your tank .
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Old 10-18-2020, 10:57 AM   #4
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I’d use a brash brush and vinegar and work on on cleaning the threads.. if they still have a lot of build up a 3/4” NPT thread chaser at 12 TPI will clean the threads and make new anode rod easy to thread in place..

Also if you are not using Teflon tape on the threads of the anode rod I highly recommend you do so .. this will prevent leaks , deposit build up on the threaded outlet and have zero affect on the anode rods ability to work as designed
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Old 10-18-2020, 11:07 AM   #5
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If the debris has built up to that point it's from neglect. No matter how it happened a thorough flushing. The tank wands work well as does a piece of stiff wire bent at a right angle about an inch back and let the water supply flow. If the threads don't clean uo then get a tap and chase the threads.

After it's good and clean then regular draining and inspections are necessary.
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