Atwood 6 Gallon Rv Water Heater Anode Rod

Camco s rv magnesium anode rod fits atwood 10 gallon hot water heaters.

Atwood 6 gallon rv water heater anode rod.

Great prices on suburban and atwood 6 and 10 gallon water heaters anode rods and all repair par. I have an atwood 6 gal lp hot water heater. Simply remove the plastic drain plug and insert the anode rod. You can also opt for a tankless water heater for on demand hot water at the touch of a button.

A gas heater on the other hand can do the job in 30 to 40 minutes. Most rv water tanks hold between 6 and 10 gallons of water. The tank is aluminum and originally atwood only installed a drain tap rather than an anode. Atwood anode rod is made of magnesium.

Because aluminum doesn t have the same corrosive properties as steel that is used on other brand heaters adding an anode rod won t provide any benefits over what the factory design already gives you. Since tankless water heaters only run when you need hot water they save energy in addition to time. Replacement anode rod recommendation for 10 gallon atwood water heater camco rv water heater anode rod for suburban water heater re taping threads on the inside of water heater to fit anode rod. How long can i shower.

Anode rods are easily replaced and should be checked every three months. When replacement is necessary unscrew the old one and insert the new one. It extends the life of a water heater by attracting corrosive elements in the water protecting your tank and elements from corrosion. Water heater rv magnesium anode rod for atwood heaters 11553 4 5 1 2 npt for rv camper and trailer water heaters replacement parts visit the poweka store 4 6 out of 5 stars 140 ratings.

The anode is doing the job well. It is 9 5 long and has a diameter of 0 60. As an industrial maintenance tech i thought installing an anode would be an good measure to increase the life of the hot water heater tank. Rv water heater superstore 79 8757.