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44" Blue Lightning Magnesium Anode Rod, Hex Plug, Flexible (4 sections)
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Product Highlights
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44" Length
3/4" Connection
Magnesium
Description
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44" Blue Lightning Magnesium Anode Rod, Hex Plug, Flexible (4 sections)
Every water heater has an anode rod. Water corrodes the inside of steel tank water heaters. The anode rod sacrifices itself to protect the tank. As it deteriorates it should be replaced, or the tank will corrode and eventually leak. Check your anode rod every 2 years as the anode rod's life depends on a few variables, including water quality, tank use, water temperature, and tank quality. The Water Heater Smart Blue Lightning anode rod will help avoid early tank failure. The segmented design allows for replacement in tight spaces. The anode rod can be cut in length to fit short water heaters. The Blue Lightning rod is made of environmentally-friendly Magnesium, with durable, corrosion-resistant, stainless steel links.
Features:
Every water heater has an anode rod. Water corrodes the inside of steel tank water heaters. The anode rod sacrifices itself to protect the tank. As it deteriorates it should be replaced, or the tank will corrode and eventually leak. Check your anode rod every 2 years as the anode rod's life depends on a few variables, including water quality, tank use, water temperature, and tank quality. The Water Heater Smart Blue Lightning anode rod will help avoid early tank failure. The segmented design allows for replacement in tight spaces. The anode rod can be cut in length to fit short water heaters. The Blue Lightning rod is made of environmentally-friendly Magnesium, with durable, corrosion-resistant, stainless steel links.
Features:
- Hex plug head type with 3/4" male thread
- Made of magnesium
- 3/4" diameter x 44" long
- Flexible anode rod (4 section)
- Segments connected with 304 stainless steel braided wire and stainless steel or copper couplers
- Can be installed with only 14" clearance
- Cut to fit your water heater
Specs
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| Length (Inches): | 44" |
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| End Type: | Hex |
| Connection Size: | 3/4" |
| Material: | Magnesium |
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Most Liked Positive Review
Perfect Fit for A O Smith
I bought this anode to replace the original anode in my 50 Gallon A O Smith electric Hot Water Heater. I only have about 15" of headroom above my Hot Water Heater. I finally removed the original Factory Installed anode with 3' of leverage on a 3/4" pipe plug. This anode has it's own dedicated 3/4" tap on top of the Heater.
The new replacement anode was very simple to install and it was the perfect item for the 15" of clearance I had. The anode just fits inside the 3/4" pipe tap on the heater with almost no wiggle room.
My old anode measured 20" and this replacement measures 44". I will check this new anode in 2 years to see how it is working.
I Highly Recommend this replacement anode. It saved me a lot of work.
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Annoying sticker
Product is fine, but the sticker they put on the anode, which has to be removed, usually does not come off easily. There is no need for the sticker in the first place.
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I've been a plumbing contractor for 35 years and Supply House is the only online supplier I shop with. Great products, great service and awesome people!
Pete the Plumber
Arvada CO
9 months ago
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Annoying sticker
Product is fine, but the sticker they put on the anode, which has to be removed, usually does not come off easily. There is no need for the sticker in the first place.
S. Solar
Massachusetts
2 years ago
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I would buy this product again and again
This "nun-chuck" design of an anode replacement for my water heater worked perfectly.
However, what made the replacement project work was all the help I received via email from SupplyHouse.com
Tom
Atlanta, Ga
2 years ago
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Outstanding in every way!
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SIM
CA
2 years ago
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Easy to install ...
... gettting the old one out, not so much. I put a breaker bar on it, and then a black iron pipe with about 4' of extension, and it wouldn't budge. The water heater wanted to spin. So I borrowed an electric impact driver from my brother in law, and that did the trick. So be aware, the old one may not come out easily and if you don't have access to an impact driver, this may not be a job for you. I had to cut about 3" off the bottom link so it wouldn't lay on the bottom of the tank, but it's easy to cut with a reciprocating saw. The old one was about 5 years old and still had some life in it so I guess I got it in time.
njbillt
new jersey
4 years ago
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They are excellent customers support
Very easy to work with
Datacheck
Phoenix,Az
4 years ago
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Very nice
This looks as well-built as any I saw from photos of more expensive, OEM parts. Braided line runs through the entire rod. Length is accurate.
Josh Homeowner
Portland, OR
5 years ago
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I would buy this product again
I will tell you the best way to loosen the Anode, is to use a cordless impact gun. Then it was easy, peasy.......
Bill
Hempstead
6 years ago
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Easy to install where ceilings are low
Fast delivery and sales person very knowledgeable
Mike
Port Chester ny
6 years ago
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yes
easy to install
runner
baltimore md
6 years ago
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Product Q&A
3 Questions3 Questions
Q: How are the segments connected to one another?
Asked by ed 9 years ago
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Verified Reply- SupplyHouse StaffThe segments are connected with 304 stainless steel braided wire and stainless steel or copper couplers.
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Q: Are these universal? Would it work with a rheem LP water heater?
Asked by Harv the fixer 10 years ago
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Verified Reply- SupplyHouse StaffSo long as the anode rod on your unit has a 3/4" NPT hex head it will fit your unit. You may need to cut it shorter if it is too long, as you do not want it to touch the bottom of the tank.
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Q: What socket size is the hex plug on this anode?
Asked by Fred64 10 years ago
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Verified Reply- SupplyHouse StaffThe hex plug head connection size is 3/4" male thread. .
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- Gary
If the question is "size of hex plug", the correct answer in 1 1/16 inch (socket required to remove). One and one sixteenth inch.
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