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blue hill

blue hill

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Hi folks,
I had a new gas water heater installed yesterday and I want to check the anode rod to make sure that I can remove it, before I absolutely have to.
Can you folks recommend a good thread sealant that will allow me to easily remove the rod after a year in service?
Thanks in advance.
 
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