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    Apr 28, 2010, 07:21 PM
    Where can a zinc anode rod be purchased
    Where can I purchase zinc anode rods for water heaters
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    Apr 28, 2010, 09:23 PM

    I was just looking at them today at Ferguson Enterprises. Google them. They are all across the country.
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    Apr 29, 2010, 06:41 AM

    Zinc rods are actually aluminum rods with a 1/10 portion of the rod being actual zinc. Zinc's only purpose in an anode rod is to reduce the smell of sulfur in the water. Having said that click on ; Water heater Anode Rods to purchase one.
    Good luck, Tom
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