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Originally Posted by BB_TX
I agree with the threads cutting thru the teflon tape. But I replaced my original magnesium rod with an aluminum rod. After about 5 years it almost looked like the day I installed it, barely corroded. And I was getting the rotten egg odor. Didn't appear it was doing much. So I went back to magnesium. May try zinc on next one. Here is a good write up about anode rods including using magnesium, aluminum, or zinc.
https://www.aricoplumbing.com/waterheater-anode-rods |
Thanks for this link! I
just asked this question in another thread (I'll link mine to this one to complete the loop)!
What a great forum!