But first let s compare the two most common types of anode rods you ll find in water heaters today.
Bradford white anode rod type.
Aluminum and magnesium rods.
Check the condition of your anode rod every three years.
Bradford white 224 47782 01 hex head magnesium anode rod.
If it protrudes above the top you can use any type of wrench.
Bradford white 224 47776 12 magnesium anode rod 3 4 npt x 2 50 x 47 13 x 840 note.
Aluminum vs magnesium our review.
Socket to reach it.
Bradford white powerstor2 aluminum anode rod for bradford white m1tw40s m1tw50s m1tw50l 12 and m1tw40l 12 aluminum anode.
Plug type magnesium anode rod 224 47782 09 plug type magnesium anode rod.
Chances are your old anode rod will be frozen in place by corrosion.
So you suspect your water heater s current anode rod needs replacing so you re figuring out which type you ought to purchase as a replacement.
If the hex head is set below the top of the heater you ll need a 1 1 16 in.
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Bradford white 224 47782 02 hex head magnesium anode rod.
In a water heater an anode rod also referred to as sacrificial rod is consumed as it gives up its electrons to protect the carbon steel tank cathode.
Anode rods dip tubes.
Bradford white anode rods are direct replacements for residential and commercial bradford white water heaters.
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The magnesium anode installed in the tank protects the tank surface but generates enough hydrogen to create an odor problem when the hydrogen reacts with sulfur and bacteria.