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To replace it you will it in the middle of the heat.You will have to have a big wrench or socket to fix it.First turn water off and release psI.Then there won't be a problem to replace.
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replacing the anode will increase the life of the tank. it is the large nut on top of the tank. it is a sacrificial material that helps prevent tank rust through.
There are two types magnesium anode. 1) Hex-head that screws into separate port on top of tank, and comes either 44" long or 12" sausage links. 2) Combo-anode that connects to Hot water nipple, and comes in solid or combo.
Rheem 'preferred parts' http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/2011_Rheem-anode-rods.pdf Purpose of resistorized anode is supposedly so magnesium performs as well as aluminum. Rheem however had 'resistorized elements' years ago, and that turned out to be promotional gimmick so people would buy rheem-brand products.
You are installing a combo anode rod that replaces hot water outlet nipple. This means you will have 2 anode rods, which doubles the anode capacity of tank, which can cause extended life of water heater, assuming that both anodes are inspected each 2-5 years.
Sounds like a heat trap insert is in the way. Look at parts sheet that comes with product manual. Pull insert out since it will cause clogs. Same insert is on cold side nipple.
My understanding is that Rheem water heaters are made so only Rheem brand anodes fit their tanks. While other companies use generic anodes that are sold at any plumbing supply, and also sold at Tank website.
Is this a tank-type water heater? Anode rod is usually replaced: http://waterheatertimer.org/Replace-anode-rod.html Tanks that have odor, because of bacteria reacting with anode metal, can be flushed with 2 pints of hydrogen peroxide.
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3) If this is tank-type water heater, the anode is located on top of heater. Look for 1-1/6" hex nut located under a plastic plug. Some anode rods are connected to the hot-water nipple. Sometimes the top cover has to be removed to find anode hex nut. I have used impact wrench on anode, and could not remove in some cases.
Anodes are located on top of water heater. There are no hard fast rules for location, either by model number or brand. Most times the manual is likewise vague. 1) There is hex head visible on top of tank. 2) Hex head is located under a plastic cover 3) Hex head is located under metal top, so remove screws holding top, and lift top off to view hex head 4) Anode is connected to hot water nipple. 5) With 9-12-15-and lifetime tanks, you can have 2 anode rods, and each has to be made of same material to work properly. Usually magnesium-aluminum instead of aluminum. But if you inspect and change anodes frequently to prolong life of tank, then one is as good as the next. http://waterheatertimer.org/Replace-anode-rod.html
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I suggest replacing the whole water heater instead of just the rod. Usually the water is at the end of its useful life it the rod needs replacing. You will probably need to do that soon anyway. However, if you do replace it and have no head room, you will have to totally disconnect the heater, lay it on its side to do the job. (might as well replace the unit if you are doing all that work.)
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does a Rheem SP11526C R-Tech Magnesium Anode Rod fit a 2v50f1 water heater?
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