Hi Nate,
That brings up the first (of many) questions that arose when we
replaced our hot water heater (with your help) yesterday ...
1. I agree, while replacing the altruistic anode is a "good thing"
...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2086/2274079124_f60ec145cf.
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The problem I found is ...
2. Even Superman couldn't would have a tough time removing mine ...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2033/2274085498_52c3b7d618.jpg
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Given it took a pipe wrench plus a huge cheater bar to remove the
anode with the water heater removed and blocked on the ground ...
and given that any in-place plumbing and vent ducts would have
severely hampered access ... and given that a water heater isn't
rigidly "mounted" ... I wonder ...
Can anyone really expect to remove the anode when it needs
inspection? Why don't they provide TWO HOLES so you can add a
second anode when needed?
Donna
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