Bradford White Anode Rod Type

Removal of the magnesium anode and replacement with a bradford white a420 anode rod may minimize the problem.

Bradford white anode rod type. Aluminum and magnesium rods. If it protrudes above the top you can use any type of wrench. Bradford white anode rods are direct replacements for residential and commercial bradford white water heaters. Bradford white 224 47776 12 magnesium anode rod 3 4 npt x 2 50 x 47 13 x 840 note.

Chances are your old anode rod will be frozen in place by corrosion. Plug type magnesium anode rod 224 47782 09 plug type magnesium anode rod. Water heater anode rods. But first let s compare the two most common types of anode rods you ll find in water heaters today.

Check the condition of your anode rod every three years. Length may vary by 1 2 anode rod pool1 free shipping on orders over 99. Free shipping on orders over 99. Bradford white powerstor2 aluminum anode rod for bradford white m1tw40s m1tw50s m1tw50l 12 and m1tw40l 12 aluminum anode.

So you suspect your water heater s current anode rod needs replacing so you re figuring out which type you ought to purchase as a replacement. Anode rods dip tubes. Bradford white 224 47782 02 hex head magnesium anode rod. Socket to reach it.

In a water heater an anode rod also referred to as sacrificial rod is consumed as it gives up its electrons to protect the carbon steel tank cathode. The two main factors that contribute to anode activity are anode material and water chemistry. If the hex head is set below the top of the heater you ll need a 1 1 16 in. Aluminum vs magnesium our review.