ThatTmoGuy
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Ms.DannyStone
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Haha I had to pay the $3 for the unlimited photo upload the other day because I used my 30 free uploads
$ub$onic
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Insanika
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I did!
I insulated it well with blankets underneath and drove easy. Didn't really have another option.
seanp1
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ChrisJ
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Its probably fine. Just next time, try to avoid it if possible, thats all.
That said, be sure to check and change (if needed) the anode rod every few years. Once the anode rod is eaten away, the tank is next in line. Replacing the anode rod when necessary could allow the tank to last 20 or 30 years. New anode rod = $20 if you do the labor your self.
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seanp1
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Two hours to pick up a new water heater? Good lord you must live in the boonies.
Insanika
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ChrisJ
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The anode rod is a rod which is installed inside the tank. Most people don't even know they exist, but they protect the tank. Once the rod is gone, the tank starts rusting\rotting\corroding and its only a matter of time. Most likely the manual that came with the water heater mentions it but no one knows about it and I guess ignores it. I recommended this not because of how you moved the tank, just because its a good idea in general.
Another tip, is to run your hot water around 140F. Many don't like this as they think its too hot and prefer 120F. The problem is they are finding 120F allows Legionellosis (legionnaires disease) to grow in the pipes. 140F kills the bacteria and poses no risk, so many people are raising their water heater temperatures these days.
Sorry, I'm just full of information like this.
$ub$onic
The Sticker Guy
Glad I'm not the only one who live in the middle of no where
Insanika
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The anode rod is a rod which is installed inside the tank. Most people don't even know they exist, but they protect the tank. Once the rod is gone, the tank starts rusting\rotting\corroding and its only a matter of time. Most likely the manual that came with the water heater mentions it but no one knows about it and I guess ignores it. I recommended this not because of how you moved the tank, just because its a good idea in general.
Another tip, is to run your hot water around 140F. Many don't like this as they think its too hot and prefer 120F. The problem is they are finding 120F allows Legionellosis (legionnaires disease) to grow in the pipes. 140F kills the bacteria and poses no risk, so many people are raising their water heater temperatures these days.
Sorry, I'm just full of information like this.
Don't be sorry! I love learning new things, especially about maintaining my own things, instead of relying on calling out to have this or that done. I asked because I was truly curious. I know the glass is the reason you were concerned about the transport, not the anode.
Also, after taking Microbiology two summers ago, my hot water is HOT lol. Good info!
Ms.DannyStone
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All i can say is look at this sexy MF!!
