I just got a used water heater (consumer electric) and I replaced the bottom element that burned out because the sediment had collected enough to cover it. Well, since it was outside, I flushed it all out. Then I read about the most important factor of a water heaters life in the anode. I shined a light inside and saw a long rod that looked like in was suck in the ocean for years, with so much buildup that it looked bumpy. I took it out and it is a aluminum version, How do I clean it? lime away and some scraping? My labor is cheaper that buying new parts or heaters.
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16 years ago