Richmond Water Heater Anode Rod Location

Water heaters use an anode rod to attract and remove sediments from the water being heated. Our water heater anode rods will also fit other common brands such as rheem ruud general electric ge bradford white and richmond water heaters. I have 24 of overhead clearance above the water heater.

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I ve heard some anode rods are hard to replace and some aren t.

Richmond water heater anode rod location. Where is the anode rod located on a 6em40 2 water heater nothing is going on. 1 at the relief valve to the tank and the other look like just a nut. This richmond magnesium anode is 0 75 in. Is there more than one magnesium anode rod.

To order factory authorized replacement parts please call us toll free. T p valve. I think i need a powered anode rod but want to make sure that i order the correct one. As the anode works the life of the water heater is increased.

The anode should be checked and replaced every couple of years. Water heater parts and accessories the parts catalog is a complete reference to authorized replacement parts. This is a common problem with older water heaters and in certain parts of the country. Hi doug my gas water heater is leaking from 2 valve location on the top of my rheem water heater.

Is this richmond water heater one that s hard to replace the anode on. All electric models feature our patented design which helps prolong anode rod and tank life. I am good at instructions but not at winging it so if it s very complex i won t be able to do it. I do have a water softener.

An anode rod will corrode and deteriorate over time until it s no longer capable of functioning and has to be replaced. 6e50 2 is the model. I have a richmond electric water heater can i replace anode rod myself. Anode rods are the most important line of defense in preventing corrosion and leaks in your water heater.

The anode rod is inserted into the top of the water heater usually is accessible without disconnecting. To locate and purchase the replacement anode rod that fits your specific water heater you may enter your serial or model number here for many different brands and models. Diameter x 44 375 in. These devices work because the metal in the rod is sacrificed so the tank does not corrode.

However removing it can be a problem due to the age of the heater and the amount of room you have to work with. I have a richmond 50 gallon model 6e50 d manufactured 30jun2015. All richmond water heaters include an extra durable high temperature dip tube to meet the most stringent plumbing codes.