Shall I take a look at my BW anode rod myself?

[KULTULZ]

Model No. TTW2

Parts Ill Here- http://www.bradfordwhite.com/sites/default/files/product_literature/46239-F.pdf

Factory parts list (# 10) show the anode rod as being combined with the hot water outlet. The cold water inlet will contain the dip tube (if one is used).

Hot Water Outlet Anode Magnesium

Aluminum

A420

Can you post the Model No.?

 

[KULTULZ]

Also, to the original poster, I just realized that your vent appears to be a schedule 40 PVC pipe. That is a big red flag and you should take action soon.

-POWER VENT GAS WATER HEATERS-

 

[havasu]

Thank you for the PDF attachment. It appears that PVC is approved for those power vent models. I stand corrected.....







.... I will now crawl back under my rock.

 

[USP45]

Model # appears to be MIITW40S5CN10 (but I didn't find any exact match at the document center over at B/W website).

 

[USP45]

My opinion is that you already have what appears to be a very old water heater. I see no way you could even view the anode rod without cutting your hot water side and removing it. If you are going to that extent, I personally would replace with a new model, which is going to last you well into the next decade.

Interesting—so on these types of water heaters where the anode rod is in combination with the hot water outlet fitting—we're not meant to check it and replace it DIY you're saying.

 

[KULTULZ]

...hmm...

Maybe the WH is so old they have dropped service info on it.

Go Here- http://bradfordwhite.com/find-your-model-and-serial-number and try to figure date of manufacture.

Also- http://bradfordwhite.com/technical-support-faqs

The rod has to be serviceable (yeah, right).

 

[KULTULZ]

Here is a photo of your anode rod style- http://bradfordwhiteparts.com/Bradf...-W-NIPPLE-224-32731-57x-BWC-224-32731-57y.htm

More Info- http://bradfordwhiteparts.com/Anode-Rods_c133.htm?gclid=CNSE_ZClusMCFVc2gQod2UkAmw

(Will include photo of more common hex head style)

 

[thiggy]

Isn't that a saddle valve to supply an ice maker or humidifier rather than a ground clamp?