Hello,
I have a Bradford & White Tank Water Heater, Model RG275H6N. City water, that I run through both a 2 cu ft carbon filter (flushed every 7 days), followed by a 2 cu ft. water softener. My water does not smell or have any colorization. It has been ~18 months since installation and based on my previous experience with Tank water heaters, I want to change it every 18 to 24 months. I do drain about 5 gallons from Tank every 3 months and pay attention to color/sentiment.
I am going to change the Anode Rod. The space from the top of water heater and ceiling is too tight to use an OEM model listed in their parts list. I want to use a flexible anode rod for this reason.
Two questions:
1. Any reason to use either a magnesium or aluminum based anode rod?
2. I have found these two at Supply House (used them in past, satisfied with service/price/timeliness)
a. https://www.supplyhouse.com/Water-Heater-Smart-1017400-44-Blue-Lightning-Magnesium-Anode-Rod-Hex-Plug-Flexible-4-sections (magnesium based)
b. https://www.supplyhouse.com/Water-Heater-Smart-1027400-42-Blue-Lightning-Aluminum-Zinc-Anode-Rod-Hex-Plug-Flexible-4-sections (aluminum/zinc)
Thanks in advance!!
I have a Bradford & White Tank Water Heater, Model RG275H6N. City water, that I run through both a 2 cu ft carbon filter (flushed every 7 days), followed by a 2 cu ft. water softener. My water does not smell or have any colorization. It has been ~18 months since installation and based on my previous experience with Tank water heaters, I want to change it every 18 to 24 months. I do drain about 5 gallons from Tank every 3 months and pay attention to color/sentiment.
I am going to change the Anode Rod. The space from the top of water heater and ceiling is too tight to use an OEM model listed in their parts list. I want to use a flexible anode rod for this reason.
Two questions:
1. Any reason to use either a magnesium or aluminum based anode rod?
2. I have found these two at Supply House (used them in past, satisfied with service/price/timeliness)
a. https://www.supplyhouse.com/Water-Heater-Smart-1017400-44-Blue-Lightning-Magnesium-Anode-Rod-Hex-Plug-Flexible-4-sections (magnesium based)
b. https://www.supplyhouse.com/Water-Heater-Smart-1027400-42-Blue-Lightning-Aluminum-Zinc-Anode-Rod-Hex-Plug-Flexible-4-sections (aluminum/zinc)
Thanks in advance!!