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  • May 14, 2011, 01:02 PM
    rancher2244
    Rheem water heater
    Does anyone know how to change the anode on a model with insulation on the top under the cover?
  • May 15, 2011, 12:03 PM
    ma0641
    In a lot of cases, the foam , when injected, comes out the hole where the anode rod is located. There may also be a plastic inset cap. Clear the foam and or remove the plastic cap and look for a 1 1/8 hex nut. Changing rods can be a pain with limited space and torque requirements. Good luck.
  • May 15, 2011, 12:13 PM
    rancher2244

    I did think that may be the case,there are two plugs and both are filled with foam.
    I only bought one anode,do some heaters have two.
  • May 15, 2011, 02:28 PM
    ma0641
    I've never seen more than 1. Be careful taking the anode out, I've seen people break their pipes off because they had to twist so hard they broke the fittings.
  • May 15, 2011, 03:28 PM
    rancher2244

    OK,I will be careful and let you know how it works out. Thanks
  • May 15, 2011, 06:17 PM
    ma0641
    Comment on rancher2244's post
    Glad to be of help, Brian

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