water heater anode rod

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- Robert Rifkin
  
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18 years ago

Mon, Dec 19, 2005 5:20 PM

Hi, This past weekend I checked the anode rod for a GE electric water heater. I noticed that it was encased in a varnish-like material that I was able to scrape off. I replaced the rod after scraping/filing, to reveal bright metal. Nevertheless, I wonder about this material, which presumably acts like an insulator.

Is this covering normal? Should I be periodically scraping this material off?

thanks in advance.

bob

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- Douche Bag
  
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18 years ago

Mon, Dec 19, 2005 8:43 PM

No since of scraping it any longer since you just f***ed it up BY SCRAPING THE COATING OFF!!!

Better buy a new one.....

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- zephyr
  
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18 years ago

Tue, Dec 20, 2005 2:50 AM

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here's everything that you will want to know about your anode rod I'd suggest that the crap you scraped off is a result of the anode rod doing its job. considering a new rod cost 20~30 bucks, I'd replace it.

Dave

btw, for what its worth, I replaced the anode rod on my hot water heater to kill the rotten egg stink, and flushed with hydrogen peroxide and it worked fantastic!