| Author | Post |
|---|
edcmaak11
Apprentice Appliantologist
| Joined: | Sat Mar 22nd, 2008 |
| Location: | NYC, New York USA |
| Posts: | 15 |
| Flavorite Brew: | All beers.... |
| Status: |
Offline
|
|
Posted: Sun Apr 6th, 2008 20:12 |
|
I just read the A.O. Smith service handbook , and they said something about Anode Rod. The Anode Rod satify itself to protect the water tank????(dont know how). The normal size is 3/4" and damage one is 1/8".
Here are my questions:
How long the water heater lasts? ( I got 3 different homes(all 2nd hand home), I bought my home 3 years ago. My sister's bought her's about 5 years ago. I have to relight the pilot of my sister's home every 1/2 year. My brother bought his house 7 years ago and just got so mad at his old pilot went off all the time, so he changed to a new one---I suggested him to change the pilot asembly, but he refused. lol. He said the water heater is more than 10 years...)
How long should I change the Anode Rod? Should I change myself and siblings Anode Rod every few years? (I remember one of a service man changed our old home about 15 years ago, like a 2 feet U shape from the side of the boiler.)
What does the Anode Rod do? Is it like a neutralizer, that neutralized the water from damage the linen(glass) of the water tank?
Thank you for reading!
|
Cactus Bob
Master Appliantologist
|
Posted: Mon Apr 7th, 2008 05:26 |
|
" how long does a water heater last " : i guess i would be how good is the water heater and where in the country or the world you are ? when i lived in new jersey USA water heaters offten lasted 30+ years but now i am in Arizona USA and water heaters last only 6-8 years . so i has to do with the water that runs through them ... some plumbers like to sell rods , we never did . i dont see our water heaters going bad and theres not . all last about the same time .... some reem heaters dont have a rod anymore and theres no place to put one ..... so i would talk to frends , co workers ect , people around your area and ask " have you ever replaced your water heater and how long did it last " if you in an area that it might last 30 + years then change out the rod every 5 years or so . but if you area is like here 6-8 years dont even bother with it , changeing it will not change anything
____________________
SORRY ABOUT THE SPELLING , I FIX GREAT , I DON'T SPELL WELL
|
RegUS_PatOff
Fellow, Academy of Sublime Masters of Appliantology
| Joined: | Sat Sep 24th, 2005 |
| Location: | Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA |
| Posts: | 1541 |
| Flavorite Brew: | A & W |
| Status: |
Offline
|
|
Posted: Mon Apr 7th, 2008 05:39 |
|
they used to last 30 years, but manufacturers have figued out just how thick to make the walls, ect...
A 6 yr water heater may last 6 yrs,
an 8 yr water heater may last 8 yrs.
It's not only water heaters... everthing now days dosen't last as long...
fridge, dish washer, clothes washer, ect.....
____________________
RegUS_PatOff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPAY2LsKVEw
my “Easter Seals Walk With Me” video production http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EBiLyYXMiA
|
Cactus Bob
Master Appliantologist
|
Posted: Mon Apr 7th, 2008 06:15 |
|
THATS TRUE TO A POINT here in arizona some of the old timers that have lived in phoenix all there life say that the way its allways been "WATER HEATERS DONT LAST HERE " " 10 YEARS IS ALL YOU GET " is what i was told . so now its down to 8 i am not saying anything made today is like it was 30 years ago . but for here anyway water has something to do with it
____________________
SORRY ABOUT THE SPELLING , I FIX GREAT , I DON'T SPELL WELL
|
edcmaak11
Apprentice Appliantologist
| Joined: | Sat Mar 22nd, 2008 |
| Location: | NYC, New York USA |
| Posts: | 15 |
| Flavorite Brew: | All beers.... |
| Status: |
Offline
|
|
Posted: Mon Apr 7th, 2008 20:21 |
|
I guess then, if you live in the city where the water is treated your boiler last longer vs suburban. To make the boiler last longer you need to change the anode rod every few years and inspect other parts for damages.
Where do you get this supplys online?
|
Current time is 04:52 | |
|
