Does the Atwood GC6AA 10E have an anode rod?
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.
Do Atwood RV water heaters have an anode rod?
If you have a Suburban water heater, the tank is porcelain-lined steel and requires an anode rod to prevent corrosion of the steel tank. If you have an Atwood water heater, your water heater tank is aluminum and does not require one.
Why do Atwood water heaters not have anode rods?
Let me start by saying I realize that Atwood water heaters don’t require anode rods because the tanks are aluminum . I also realize that Suburban water heaters use anode rods to deflect corrosive elements away from the steel tank to the expendable rod.
Which anode rod do I need?
Magnesium anode rods are expected to work better in a home with soft water. Aluminum anodes are appropriate for homes with hard water and a high PH. Zinc anodes work best if a home is starting to smell like rotten eggs and is best for replacing water heaters that already dissolved.
Are RV anode rods universal?
In most cases, water heater anode rods are universal. The only exceptions are : Buderus : They use another type of threading to install the magnesium anode.
Do you need an anode rod in a gas water heater?
Anode rods are an essential component of tank-style water heaters. Most anode rods are sacrificial, meaning they are designed to corrode (instead of your water heater lining). Because they are meant to break down, they wear out every few years and need to be replaced.
What size socket is an anode rod?
1 1/16-inch
4 Use a ratchet wrench and 1 1/16-inch deep socket to unscrew the anode rod from the heater.
Are all anode rods the same size?
All anode rods are made to fit in a ¾” NPT socket. Some replacement rods might only come in one length, but if it’s too long, you can cut some off. You won’t hurt it a bit. If you are working on a newer water heater or one that’s 20 years old, the procedure is no different.