Camco Aluminum Anode Rod - Extends the Life of Your Water Heater Tank by Absorbing Corrosion Causing Particles - (11582),3/4-Inch OD x 42-Inch
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Features
- Sacrificial Rod: Anode Rod extends the life of your water heater tank; water corrodes the rod rather than your steel tank
- Anode Type: 34-inch OD aluminum anode
- Length: 42-inch overall length
- Thread Size: 34-inch 14NPT threads
- Construction: Plated Hex Bushing
Description
Camco 11582 3/4" Aluminum Anode Rod For American Heaters From the Manufacturer The Camco Aluminum Anode Rod is a sacrificial rod that extends the life of your water heater tank by absorbing the corrosion causing particles in the water. As a result, the water corrodes the rod rather than your steel tank. The ¾-inch OD aluminum anode rod measures 42-inches long and has ¾-inch – 14NPT threads. It is constructed of plated hex bushing.
Manufacturer: Camco
Brand: Camco
Model: 11582
Item Weight: 1.75 pounds
Package Dimensions: 42 x 0.7 x 0.7 inches
Country of Origin: China
Item model number: 11582
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Manufacturer Part Number: 11582
Date First Available: November 10, 2011
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Top Amazon Reviews
This ride is what you need for hard water with lots of minerals in it look it up and make sure you order the right rod you need different rods for different situations this rod is for hard water with lots of minerals in it or water that's been softened a little bit you also have to make sure you have enough room to put the rod in in my case I had to cut off about 5 in to get enough clearance but it should still work just fine it's definitely a great value
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Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2022 by ginelmore
Very easy to install take me 15 minutes in total
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2022 by Rolando C.
used this in outdoor furnace
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2022 by walter fedash
Trying to figure out the proper anode rod to buy was confusing. Research has told me a pH of 6.5 is soft water and you should use a magnesium rod. A pH of 8.5 is hard water and you should use an aluminum rod like this. Or, if you have a sulfer smell, you should use a zinc/aluminum rod. None of those applied to me. When I downloaded my water company's report, the pH shows 7.4, right smack in between hard and soft. I didn't have any noticeable smell either. I couldn't seem to find a decent answer on which rod I should buy, so I settled on this cheaper aluminum rod. It seems to be high quality and I have no issues with the product itself. So how's it going with my choice? With my middle-of-the-road pH level, there is a very slight sulfur smell, but it's barely noticeable when you first turn on the top. I don't routinely smell it, and probably only noticed because I was checking for it. Next time I will probably spring for the aluminum/zinc rod, but this one does just fine in my opinion. For this particular model, keep in mind it's not segmented or bendable. You'll need the full 42" clearance above your water heater to replace it, or you'll need to tip the water heater sideways (when empty!). Also if you're like me and never removed an anode rod before, oh boy you're in for a surprisingly difficult project. You need an unusual (and strong) 1 1/16-inch 6-point socket, the longest breaker bar you can find, and likely 2 people to break the rust seal on the old rod. Also, I had to use ratchet straps and nail a couple of 4x4s beside my water heater to hold it in place from spinning, even when full of water. An electric impact driver wouldn't budge it at all.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2021 by J. Hutchison
Good quality product
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2022 by A.C.
I only became properly aware of the presence and purpose of the water heater anode recently. I figured mine would be toast given that my heater is 17 years old. The old one was effectively welded in place and my 14" pipe wrench wasn't cutting it. I bought a 27mm socket (which is equivalent to 1 1/16") and an 18" breaker bar to remove the old one. I even had to use a makeshift harness using a clamping tie-down looped round the base of the safety valve to counter the force of the breaker bar. Without the counter force, I could easily have fractured the water pipes at the top of the heater. I was working in a confined space so it was really tough to crack it. It took several sessions over the course of a day before I worked up to maximum force and resolve and cracked it. There was nothing left of the old anode at all - just the copper wire core. The water that came out of the drain valve was a heavy opaque brown and the draining under gravity was extremely slow. It did speed up a bit as I drained out several gallons but it remained heavily discolored. The anode threads were heavily caked with oxidation deposits. I cleaned the threads with stiff nylon brushes and wire brushes. I had to cut 6" off the length of the anode because of the lack of ceiling clearance, which still left a healthy 35". I was still concerned about the discolored water in the tank and decided that I would flush water through the drain valve at mains pressure. You don't have to shut off anything to do this. I drew water off in 5 gallon amounts into a bucket so I could monitor the progress. I did a few buckets at a time over 2 or 3 days. I probably flushed at least 80 gallons in the end. To start with the water would sputter due to larger chunks of hard sediment but that cleared as I progressed. The water contained a sandy sediment and some calcium deposits. The brown coloration was presumably iron oxide. I stopped when I wasn't getting any further improvement, although the water still slightly discolored. On the plus side, I had been experiencing major skin irritation after showering for several years and it had been getting worse in recent times. I'd been researching water filters and had experimented with filter showerheads to resolve the issue, but after this tank flushing, my skin irritation has all but disappeared. As a result of this exercise, I will periodically flush out a few gallons from the tank and check the water clarity and flush out more as needs be. I will also check the anode after 7 years or so.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2019 by Doug Cruickshank
Easy to install
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2022 by William G Smith Jr
I used this anode rod to replace the existing one in my two year old tank. The old one, though only two years old, had a significant amount of rod eaten away. The most difficult part of the installation was removing the old rod. Other than that, installation was a snap. Turn off gas, turn off cold water inlet, open hot water faucet, drain a couple of gallons from tank, remove & replace rod (add teflon tape), and reverse procedure to bring tank back to normal operation. I was glad I installed a new rod. I plan to do this every couple of years to extend the life of my tank.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2022 by anne marie