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extra sacrificial anode
ziggypiggy555
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would strapping a chunk of magnesium mounted to the hot water outflow pipe do any good as a sacrificial anode??
i've seen some interesting magnesium cathodic reduction systems on boats; they had a common grounding buss that went from a massive chunk of Mg mounted outside the hull, then wired to all metal parts/struts etc. & thought maybe for a water heater?? 😎
i've seen some interesting magnesium cathodic reduction systems on boats; they had a common grounding buss that went from a massive chunk of Mg mounted outside the hull, then wired to all metal parts/struts etc. & thought maybe for a water heater?? 😎
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Hi, It would look neat, but would do no good at all. It works on boats because they are in water. You can add a second anode to most tank type heaters though. Can you post a photo of the top of the tank and connecting plumbing. With that we can help you figure out the best way forward.
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All the boats I've seen the anode was zinc...Br. Jamie, osb
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