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quote:Originally posted by kdeiss
I think if i was to this I would first soak the anode rod in the citric acid solution then install back in tank then clean the tank this would save all that crude going into the tank.I have found over the years crude on on the anode rod depends a lot on the water.I always use teflon tape in the thread's when installing rod
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After I let it soak overnight with the anode rod/plug in place (I left the pressure valve open all night) and then drained it the next morning, I did a thorough flushing of the tank to remove not only any dissolved calcium scale, but also any traces of the citric acid solution.
Yes, scale absolutely depends on the amount of calcium hardness in your water. Areas with "soft" water just do not have scale issues.
Yes, teflon tape on the threads is an absolute MUST if you don't want the rod rusted in place. I find it takes about 4-5 complete wraps of the tape.