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Old 11-05-2020, 08:54 AM   #21
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What is the expected life span of an anode rod? This one is less than 2 years old? https://www.keystoneforums.com/forum...1&d=1603710303
that has 99% of life left.
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Old 11-05-2020, 08:57 AM   #22
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Guess I jumped the gun - only had Atwood water heaters in the past.

My anode looked like that after 1 summer - so I pitched it. Probably buy a new one every year for cheap insurance.
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Old 11-05-2020, 10:18 AM   #23
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What is the expected life span of an anode rod? This one is less than 2 years old? https://www.keystoneforums.com/forum...1&d=1603710303
I change mine annually.
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Old 11-05-2020, 12:53 PM   #24
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Here is a stupid question, I have a 2006 NRG, and I've never change the anode. Are they all the same size on rv's? I am not trying to hijack this thread I just didn't want to start a new thread with a simple question.
Is it better to get aluminum or magnesium?
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Old 11-05-2020, 12:59 PM   #25
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Agree. It is a function of water coming in. Anode rod could be eaten up in a few weeks in a caustic mineral water supply.
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Old 11-05-2020, 01:50 PM   #26
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What is the expected life span of an anode rod? This one is less than 2 years old? https://www.keystoneforums.com/forum...1&d=1603710303
You’re fine. I will try yo find the link explaining with pictures.

This one could go another season even.
But anode rods are cheap at approx $12, especially if you only replace every one or two years.
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Old 11-05-2020, 02:24 PM   #27
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I change mine every other year,and it never gets as bad as yours looks
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Old 11-05-2020, 03:05 PM   #28
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If you empty your water heater when you get home from your trip I have found it will last much longer. One trip I forgot and 2 months later when I drained it the anode rod was completely eaten away. I have one that is 4 yrs old and still has 80 % remaining.
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