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| Posted: Wed Jan 11th, 2012 11:08 am |
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Chicagoish Member
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Just wanted to make sure that the flexible Zinc/Alum Hex head rod sold here will fit my Rheem Heater. It's a GE made by Rheem. I read where something changed in 2005 about the design, so I want to make sure before ordering. I'm having my water tested for Sulfur Reducing bacteria. Will replacing the Magnesium rod with this Zinc/Alum solve the smell issues? That is my understanding after reading this site, but again.. just double checking. Chris
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| Posted: Wed Jan 11th, 2012 05:38 pm |
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My anode will definitely fit. It's the combo type that is the problem, not the hex. As to solving the odor problem, aluminum/zinc will probably work provided you are not using a water softener. Nobody who sells aluminum/zinc anodes guarantees they will work, but they do most of the time. If you are softening, get a powered anode. Randy Schuyler
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| Posted: Wed Jan 11th, 2012 11:28 pm |
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I have a Whirlpool 12 gallon that is 23 inches tall. I also have a water softener. Will the segmented flexible hex head rod work in this short tank or will it twist in two while tightening? What about the powered anode you mentioned above for the softened system. Thanks, Mike
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| Posted: Thu Jan 12th, 2012 12:43 am |
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I do not think that would happen. But you would have to cut a couple of links off. They are about 44 inches long. The powered anode could work. Randy Schuyler
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| Posted: Thu Jan 12th, 2012 04:07 pm |
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Thanks for the reply. I am having the water tested for Sulfur Reducing Bacteria right at the Well Pressure tank. We do not get a bad smell from that water. We do however get the smell from the hot and Cold water at the spigot - which is odd. How can the smell get in the pipes (both hot and cold) yet not smell right at the point of entry? Doesn't both Hot and Cold indicate that the bacteria is in the Well? Anyway. I will try the anode. I first want to make sure I can get the old one out, and give a good smell inside the tank. I plan on doing that this weekend, and then ordering the anode shortly after.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 13th, 2012 08:49 pm |
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Thanks Randy for the reply. I am going to pull the factory anode after 2 weeks & look at it & then decide if I need the powered. Will get back with you. Mike
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| Posted: Sat Jan 14th, 2012 05:53 pm |
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Chicagoish, it IS odd that you don't smell it at the well, but do smell it at a cold tap. I'd suggest treating the tank with hydrogen peroxide and making sure it runs through all the lines before you think about changing anodes. Randy Schuyler
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| Posted: Wed Jan 18th, 2012 11:04 am |
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I found out what we have is IRON Bacteria. That is why it smells oily. Will a Alum/Zinc help with that? Also, while I didn't smell it at the well tap, I did smell it when I changed the sediment filter we installed between the tap and the water heater, so it IS in the well. I did a shock treatment with Bleach and ran the solution to all the outlets and let it set overnight (19 Hours.) I also looked at the anode and it was covered in a black slime. I let that dry and scraped it down to the metal. I'd still like to replace the anode as I think it adds to the growth in the water tank, so will an alum/zinc help with IRON Bacteria?
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