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**ShrimpBurrito** · 12-17-2021, 11:42 AM

Also, if you have difficulty getting the anode rod back in, particularly a new one with perfect threads, make sure the threads on the water heater are clean. A wire brush can help with that, but if you still have problems, a thread tap will do it for sure. Since you don't actually want to make new threads, and instead just clean the existing ones, you'll want to be sure you get it engaged in the existing threads, and at least screw it in part of the way with your hands (instead of a wrench).

I have used this one when I actually had to re-thread mine (not just clean it) -- it's 3/4"-14 NPT:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FXKW4F6

Dave

12-17-2021, 11:42 AM	#9
ShrimpBurrito Site Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sunny Beaches of Los Angeles Posts: 3,246	Also, if you have difficulty getting the anode rod back in, particularly a new one with perfect threads, make sure the threads on the water heater are clean. A wire brush can help with that, but if you still have problems, a thread tap will do it for sure. Since you don't actually want to make new threads, and instead just clean the existing ones, you'll want to be sure you get it engaged in the existing threads, and at least screw it in part of the way with your hands (instead of a wrench). I have used this one when I actually had to re-thread mine (not just clean it) -- it's 3/4"-14 NPT: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FXKW4F6 Dave __________________ 2000 2720SL & 2007 3124KB 2005 Toyota Sequoia Twin Battle Born 12v 100Ah LiFePO4 (BBGC2) batteries, 300W solar on rear shell, Link 10, Lift kit, Maxxis 8008 225 75/R15 E tires