Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    rancher2244's Avatar
    rancher2244 Posts: 14, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    May 14, 2011, 01:02 PM
    Rheem water heater
    Does anyone know how to change the anode on a model with insulation on the top under the cover?
    ma0641's Avatar
    ma0641 Posts: 15,675, Reputation: 1012
    Uber Member
    		  
    #2

    May 15, 2011, 12:03 PM
    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.
    rancher2244's Avatar
    rancher2244 Posts: 14, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #3

    May 15, 2011, 12:13 PM

    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.
    ma0641's Avatar
    ma0641 Posts: 15,675, Reputation: 1012
    Uber Member
    		  
    #4

    May 15, 2011, 02:28 PM
    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.
    rancher2244's Avatar
    rancher2244 Posts: 14, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #5

    May 15, 2011, 03:28 PM

    OK,I will be careful and let you know how it works out. Thanks
    ma0641's Avatar
    ma0641 Posts: 15,675, Reputation: 1012
    Uber Member
    		  
    #6

    May 15, 2011, 06:17 PM
    Comment on rancher2244's post
    Glad to be of help, Brian
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Reduced water pressure after changing the electric water heater (Rheem 50L) ? [ 2 Answers ]

We've just had our water heater changed yesterday and there appears to be a marked reduction in the water pressure not only in the shower but also in in the fauctes in our apartment ? All the fittings are the same except as the inlet was slightly higher than on the original unit, we have had to...

Rheem water heater troubleshooting [ 1 Answers ]

New reem water heater worked OK for a few days and now stopped working like would not lite up and heat the water, it happen before and I just unplug the unit and repluged it to reset it and would work. This time it does not want to lite up

Rheem water heater is leaking water from bottom of tank. I need to shut the water of [ 4 Answers ]

How do I shut off the water to my Rheem water heater. It is leaking

Rheem water heater is leaking water from bottom of tank. I need to shut the water of [ 2 Answers ]

How do I shut off the water to my Rheem hot water tank. 40 gallon model # 21IR40DV

Rheem water heater [ 1 Answers ]

I have 50 Gallon Rheem gas water heater that has a igniter button. The water heater will not light when pushing the igniter button. The gas line is open. The tank is only 3 years old and was winterized before we moved in. Do anyone know how to light or bypass the igniter button to light this tank?...

View more questions Search