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Anode rods

Wild Bill
Wild Bill Member Posts: 111
in THE MAIN WALL
Good Morning,
I just bought a home with a beautiful Buderus G115 and a LT160 indirect. It is also equipped with a Logomatic control, by far the best heating plant I will ever own. My question is, how often should I change the anode rod in the indirect.?????
Thanks in advance,
Bill Hobbie

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  • Todd_9
    Todd_9 Member Posts: 88
    anode rod

    If there is an electronic anode rod, there should be a green light on. If the red light goes on, its time to change the anode.
  • Nick W
    Nick W Member Posts: 200
    Buderus instructions

    The instructions for my Buderus indirect say to inspect the rod (non-electric) every two years. They do not say when to replace it.
  • Ken D.
    Ken D. Member Posts: 836
    Anode

    Pull the anode rod every two years. Note the length. If it looks eaten up or the length is too short. Replace. Monitoring the rod will give you a good idea of it's service life.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Wild Bill,

    Check this out: http://www.waterheaterrescue.com/TheTank.html

    The buderus tanks come with a HEFTY anode rod. They don't want any problems here in NA. yet they do happen. As with any tank, a yearly inspection is manditory yet almost NEVER done. (FACT)
    Do this and save a tank. Use a wire brush on the rod if it is smoothe anywhere. Replace with Buderus rod if near wire is apparent.

    I've had to change out a horizontal tank with a G115 above. NOT FUN!!!
    Pre propper planning prevents,,,,,,,,

    Look at your rod.

    Gary


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