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Product Highlights
Description
- Flexible plug anode rod
- Made out of Magnesium material
Specs
| End Type: | Hex |
|---|---|
| Connection Size: | 3/4" |
| Application: | Replacement Part |
| Material: | Magnesium |
| Length (Inches): | 48" |
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Product Reviews
Good quality. Easy order.
Replaced the anode rod in my water heater ... was easy,
Great product and price
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Perfect Fit
ANODE ROD DOES THE JOB!
Worked like a charm...
Great replacement anode rod
Works Fine
Product Q&A
3 QuestionsQ: Will this fit all AO Smith hot water heaters?
Asked by Cliff 13 years ago
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Verified Reply- PexSupply StaffAnode rod connections are generally interchangeable, but you should verify that the height will allow the rod to fit in the tank.
I can only speak to my unit which is a 'low-boy' unit situated in our crawl space (it's either a 40 or 45 gal. model). The articulated (flexible) anode rod was perfect for our needs. Because of the extremely limited clearance between the top of the heater and the floor joists, the flexible rod was ideal and installed easily. The rod was longer than the depth of the tank, so I chose to gently feed the entire length into the tank allowing the sections to encircle the bottom of the tank. The only way to effectively see how the rod was positioned inside the tank was to remove the upper and lower heating elements, put a small 12 volt light bulb (automotive) through the upper element hole, and then guide the anode rod sections (using the lower hole and looking through the upper hole) around the bottom with a piece of straightened coat hanger with a slight hook at the end. I could have cut off the excess rod, but felt that the excess would provide additional protection to the tank over time. Does this help? RHD
Likely it will fit most AOSmith water heaters. It fit mine. I believe that the thread-in diameter is standard, and the length is easily trimmed to the length you wish. The anode metal is very soft and will easily cut to length with almost any tool you have.
I don't know if it fits ALL AO Smith water heaters, but it sure fit mine. Easy to install and extends life of water heater. Sent from my iPad
Q: My AO Smith heater model JWC-75-3ncv-02 calls for 42" anode. Can I cut off end of this flex anode so it won't be too long?
Asked by 14 years ago
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Verified Reply- PexSupply StaffWe don't see why this would be a problem. If you cut it the anode may not last as long, but it would allow the rod to fit inside the water heater.
Q: What is meant by flexible? Is it telescoping or can you bend it to handle low clearance above an existing water heater?
Asked by Handy guy 15 years ago
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Verified Reply- PexSupply StaffThe rod is "flexible" in that it can bend to accommodate low head room. Some of the anode is milled out down to the core in a few spots so the rod can bend. It does not telescope.