Hot Water Tank Anode Replacement How To Complete A.O.Smith ECT 55 200 Water Heater
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01/21/19
A.O.S Smith ECT 55 200 Hot Water Heater
OEM part 183523-029 16" Aluminum Anode Rod
Parts List: www.hotwater.com/lit/partslis...
Specifications
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Hot Water Tank Anode Replacement How To Complete A.O.Smith ECT 55 200 Water Heater - Jak na to + styl
Always leave the first 2-3 row of threads without teflon tape so the anode rod can go in easier on the threads of the tank.
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Great video. The only thing I did to change the video was watch it at 1.75 speed. It went a little faster and I was still able to easily follow and understand.
Great video but I must say demonstrating with that small 1/2 ratchet like you used is ridiculous. I guarantee that would not work on 98% or more of the tanks out there. Brand new ones are super tight and old ones are rusted in so either case you will need a much larger 1/2 ratchet or breaker bar. I have done several of these and the best approach is a pneumatic impact wrench. You can tweak it easily so you just break it lose like a half turn by watching the socket slowly rotate as you impact it. Then I switch to the hand ratchet for the rest of the way. Also drain a gallon or two to eliminate any leakage out of the hole. A new rod will have more volume than the old one so not draining will definitely make it overflow when inserting. Why make the mess? Good video.. thanks!
Just for the hell of it, I would flush the tank after installing and pressure testing the tank. Some bits and pieces of the old rod might have come off during removal, especially if you use an impact wrench to loosen it. Some of what you wipe out of the threads can also get down into the tank. Just my $0.02. Very nice video, and good information.
I'm a musician in the performing arts, and do as much DYI stuff as I can. I just ordered a magnesium
anode rod from amazon for my electric hot water heater. This is a great video! Thanks for the information.
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Good presentation. You gave me the confidence to change the anode in my AO water heater this coming spring. AO WH I find, need a lot of TLC. Thanks !
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I read somewhere if you're consistent replacing the Anode every few years your water heater will last for life, I don't know how accurate that info is but it's worth a try.
Yep. It extends its life!
I added 2 elements less than 2 months ago. Worked fine until this week. I am now breaking the breaker about every 3 days. It is a 7 year old GE. Should I keep fixing or replace? 38 gallon short under furnace. 240V 2 4500 elements. Could it be the rod?
Appreciate all the info. I hope the breaker bar does the job. Thank u
I don't know how much luck I'll have with this but I'm planning to replace to the anode rod on my water heater. Only thing holding me back is finding a 6 point 1 and 1/16 socket in half inch drive locally. I do however have a 6 point 27 mm socket in half inch. My question is how good of a fit was the 27 mm socket you used?
Thank you for the detailed process of doing everything. Most videos don't go into details for this kind of stuff for noobs like me
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I got an AO SMITH electric hot water tank ECS 50 210.Could somebody tell me the part number of the Anode and as to where I can order the part from?
definitely your video make me think about it, thank you for your video very well done, I learn how to do it, thanks to you...
Good information. I had questions about my electric water heater, you answered. Now...22 minutes video could easily be 10 min. Thanks
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While that is open, would say adding citric acid and flushing is good or not really recommended?
great video, very informative, we greatly appreciate your time and effort invested in putting the video together, awesome job. Keep up the good work, Thank you once again
Does it tell you on the Anode rod what material it’s made out of ?
Excellent video!
Good video thank you 👍
Thank you!
Fantastic advice, thanks.
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Great video, question. I have a 14 year AO Smith GCV 50 100, the only thing that I had to change twice in the 14 years was the thermocouple kit. I have never changed the Anode rod if I do this now will it make it worse?
It can only improve the tank. It is supposed to have a working anode and if yours is depleted then changing it will only help the system. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it greatly. All the best.👍😀
Are the flexible supply lines ok?
Great video
Great video!! I would suggest making sure a hot water tap cracked until the first heating cycle on the hot water tank is complete. If there is significant cooling of the water in the tank between the start and finish of the project, you may exceed the capacity of your bladder system designed to handle this expansion.
Thank you for the tip. I did not run into the issue but others may. I appreciate the great advice and the kind comments. All the best.
There is a pressure release valve on the side of my tank. Sorry I did not show it. You could also use the intake or output pipes if they are made of metal. Thank you. All the best.
Thanks I have a gas water heater. I'll check for that.
7:03 Wow!.... Mine took a lot longer than that to drain. I had the kitchen sink, the bathroom sink, and the bathtub all draining and it took about a minute.
Good video production!
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Love the 1986 earring kit. BTW, the tanks are not glass lined. It's an enamel coating that coats the steel tank.
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jim davidson - sorry Jim but they are lined mostly with vitreous glass. Enamel is made of melted glass, often on metal. Sometimes it is called vitreous or porcelain enamel. I think you are splitting hairs
How do I determine what kind of anode rod I need for my water heater? I can't find any information online. Just videos of how to replace your anode rods and advertisements for anode rods for sale.
Do you know the manufacturer or your water tank? Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it greatly. All the best.👍😀
Thank you. I could not get my socket in there. Taking off the plastic cover was all I needed.
I have a brand new A.O Smith 40gal that was just installed about 2 months ago. I am on a well for water. The hot water has a foul or almost ionized smell to it. Would you recommend a zinc anode rod to kill this odor?
I have the same problem. What was your solution?
Helpful info thanks. I like how your thorough. Continuity test was a nice touch. I always check my plumbing for leaks after working on it as well. At least for a day or two. Question. How do you get those annoying stickers off the anode rod?
You're most welcome. I'm glad and very happy to know that I could help you. You can use a heat gun. Sometimes I use rubbing alcohol and or Goo Gone to get those off. Thank you so much for watching, commenting and the very kind words. I appreciate it greatly. All the best.👍😀
Would it be possible to use conductive anti seize like that used on car spark plugs, instead of Teflon tape?
The use of Teflon tape and or pipe sealant is a plumbing standard to seal pipe, pretty well universal. I would stick with those to be safe. This is not a place where I would experiment as a failure of the seal could cause significant water and other damage. Thank you so much for commenting. I appreciate it greatly. All the best.👍😀
gracias por el video
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nice detailed maintenance vid
since your rod was practicably corroded gone... did your water taste or look funny during that period?
thanks for putting this vid together.
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🚨If you empty your tank below the top element it will need to be refilled with water BEFORE you turn back on the electricity otherwise you will get a dry fire and burn out the element. Keep the taps open and turn back on the water (let it run for a couple minutes) to get rid of any air in the tank. Then turn back on the electric.
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How do you know?
good video
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I have a question ? If you keep running out of hot water is this rod the reason that there is not hot water for long period of time
No, your cold water fill tube is done. Need new one.
the hardest part is getting the old rod out
When you open a faucet to relieve the pressure, you should make sure the tap is lower than the top of the anode you are removing, or you can drain a bit of the water from the hot water heater, via the drain valve - to enure you do not overflow the tank. It is also a good idea to leave the venting faucet open, in case the shutoff valve does not provide a tight shutoff. Again, that will prevent overflowing the tank.
My good man where is my anode
Rod in my water heater o.s.smith
ECT52-200.REPLY PLEASE! THANK
This says it's on the top aosmithme.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Spec_sheet_Promax-ECT-ECS.pdf If you can't see it, it may have a plastic cover on it. They are generally on the top of the water heater. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it greatly. All the best.👍😀
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Even though you clearly stated that checking the conductivity between the rod and the tank is not necessary, DIYs need to know that the erosion of the rod has nothing to do with electrolosis. I'm concerned that someone watching your video will not tape the new rod threads enough for fear of "insulating" the thread, thus, inviting a leak. For the benefit of DIYs, the erosion of the rod is caused by ion exchange between elements ( the minerals ) in the water and the element(s) that the rod is made of. PH of the water can also be a factor; but not always.
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Are those rods poisoning the water with heavy metals causing brain damage ? If the tank is glass lined why would you need them?
Your water heater isn’t a water softener.
How do you check your rod to see if it needs replacing?
You have to pull it to inspect it.
12 year old tank, head of rod is rusted off badly - better to leave until time for new tank?
Might been beyond repair. Try flushing the tank and see if you find rust. If you do, its probably a bad tank. If not, then try taking the anode out. However, becareful not to bust the threads as you noted its rusted. If all is well, change out the anode and moving forward learn for this and change your anode every 2 to 5 years. Flush the tank every year to tank out the sediment and see condition of the tank.
My tank was full and it’s 2 years old. It wouldn’t break loose even with a cheater. I guess it’s call the professional time. I’m on my 4th tank in 20 years due to corrosion.
I have seen people use and impact wrench to get it off. You can get a cheap electric impact wrench at Harbor Freight if you have access otherwise you can purchase one on Amazon (paid link no cost to you) amzn.to/2J0qZZc or here on eBay (paid link no cost to you) ebay.to/2UiKlxO if it works it will save a larger repair bill. I would also use some penetrating oil on the bolt overnight and trying the pry bar method again and the impact wrench as a last resort. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it greatly. All the best. Be SAFE! 👍😀
No expansion tank?
None on my system. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it greatly. All the best.👍😀
Why don’t you have an expansion tank?
Did you drain the tank or no
I did not drain the tank as the Anode i mounted on the top of the tank. If yours is elsewhere some are horizontal than you must drain it. Make sure to turn off the water main and depressurize the system by opening a tap. I use the garden taps as they are mounted low and will drain the most water out of the system.
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I tried to take mine out and the tank still turned even though it was full of water.
use an impact drill
mine won't budge / =
How many year tank do you have and how many times have you changed the anode rod? If this is the first time your water heater will croak at the end of the tank warranty. My whole street which the houses were all built at the same time had 12 year tanks installed died at exactly 12 years. I bought a new gas water heater with a blower motor exhaust to the outside as there is no chimney. It cost me about $2800.00 which croaked me. I could not believe the cost but I had increased the warranty to 20 years for an extra $200.00 and plan on doing the anode rods yearly. I was expecting about $800.00 bucks to do the water heater not $2800.00, I was flabbergasted at the expense but after researching the cost I found this was the cost mainly due to the fan exhaust system which I still found to be no big deal but it was. As with everything you must properly maintain your equipment or you will pay in the end. Good job but from the condition of your rod you may have wasted your time and money because I think it will blow at the projected life span anyway. Unless you have done this regularly and from the condition of the rod that isn't likely, she's a goner right on time.🚣🏻
So far so good Sir. There was still a small amount of anode left when I pulled it out but it was certainly near it's end. Time will tell. You are most welcome. Thank you for watching, commenting, the valuable feedback and the kind words. I appreciate it greatly. I am happy to know I could help. All the best.👍😀
Damn you were ROCKED , $2800 what exactly did you buy , also i purchased a POWER VENT WATER ALSO BUT DIDNT PAY NEARLY AND ALSO IVE RECIEVED $500 REBATE BACK FROM STATE FOR BUYING A NEW ECONOMICAL UNIT YOU SHOULD LOOK INTO THAT REBATE WITH STATE TO STOP THE BLEEDING
Avoid aluminum anodes if you are using the water for ingesting. Aluminum has numerous negative health effects so a filter to remove the aluminum from the water should be considered. Magnesium is a safer choice but hard water will corrode the rod faster.
Can't get mine off
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it is a water heater / not a hot water heater / hot water does not need to be heated
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Sacrificial rods should be zinc or magnesium - preferably zinc, I would NEVER use aluminum for anything in potable water unless you like alzheimers (sp?) or other issues.
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Is it really called a "hot water heater"?......... If the water is already hot, why do you need the heater?
It should be called a cold water heater, or just a water heater.
But, that's just me.
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im1who84u I’ve thought the same thing!😂
Long winded video
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