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K Prime
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2025
Magnesium rod on a flexible carrier was handier than I thought. I had to cut the old rod to remove it from the hot water heater. The flexible rod made for easy installation.
David Lovelace
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2025
Excellent quality for the price. Trimmed to fit perfectly..
makaveliagain
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2025
The 27mm socket actually came in handy, the rod seems fine and worked great for my tight space. My water heater had a very right space with like a rubber fitting that I had to dig out. I couldn't originally fit the 27mm black deep impact socket I wanted to use. So it was very helpful in at least getting it started. Eventually was able to fit the deep socket with a long breaker bar and get it loose. Not an easy job if its the first time doing it on your water hater. Had to remove the gas flume venting and the cold water line (be sure gas if off if you do this). Unlike some of YouTube videos if you have a gas unit I highly suggest turning off the gas completely. Probably even better if you do it the night before you do the work to give the water time cool and if for some reason you have to remove any venting. The more water you can leave in the tank the better because the weight helps keep it from moving; so if its cool you can get away with only draining a couple gallons. With space I have there was no way to use an impact gun, so breaker bar and socket was only option. Go slow and take your time, it took me about 2 hours from starting to finally get the old rod out. Few moments I thought it wasn't going to happen because of my struggles get a socket on the old rod and the odd angle and space I had to work with. Only suggestion is on top of the plumbing tape add some pipe dope to the threads we putting the new one in.
TV00
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2025
Worked well for me.1. Keep the tank full, do not drain2. Turn off the water supply to the tank3. Open a few hot water taps to let the hot water out from pipes above the hot water tank4. Have plenty of clothes to clean up the water spillage5. Use a impact driver or drill with proper adapter to slowly break loose the old rod just inch at a time do not let the rod spin, because you run the risk of making the remaining material spin wide from the core, inside the tank making the removal a nightmare6. Once the thread is broken use a wrench but make sure do not make the tank move and break the water supply pipes. This is the reason to leave the tank full7. Use thread tape and hand tight the new rod8. Once done now you can try removing the sludge from the bottom of the tank using the valve at the bottom. I used the sediment buster which worked well for me.Keeping the water in the tank will help keep the weight and allowing you to remove the old rod without causing movement of the tank . Good luck
John Peterson
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2025
It was a bit difficult to begin threading into the heater, but easier to install in a tight environment.
Eric
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2025
This product produced more oxygen in my hot water heater tank, so when I would run the shower the air would escape out of the shower head. After 5 to 10 mins, it would stop, but I ended up replacing my hot water heater. It also made the water smell like chemicals.
Steve Hochschild
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2025
Worked well to fix our hot water heater.
J. Watts
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2025
Comes with necessary plumbers tape and socket. Worked in my 22 year old GE water heater. Requires 1/2" socket wrench. Mine was stuck and required a 1/2" impact driver to remove the old corroded anode. Tried with a breaker bar, but that moved the whole water heater and was afraid of breaking something. Overall product was exactly as expected. Would buy again.
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