The threads on the new anode would be a good place for some TefGel. :) Dennis C.
On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 7:58 AM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I replaced my water heater last year. When it was still installed, I tried > to remove the anode from it. I tried various options and nothing worked. > When I removed it from the boat, I managed to unscrew it. You need the > proper leverage. In my case the close quarters did not help. A bigger > wrench or a stronger arm should help. But you need a good purchase in the > first place. > > Marek > 1994 C270 Legato > Ottawa, ON > > *From:* Josh Muckley via CnC-List > *Sent:* Tuesday, December 4, 2018 00:01 > *To:* C&C List > *Cc:* Josh Muckley > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List replacing anodes > > As for the water heater, it sounds like you need to get a bigger pipe > wrench. I'll PM you a picture I took of mine tonight. It is about 4 years > old and looking pretty rough. I think it will last at least through till > next year. > > Use a shop-vac to suck out the other piece of the anode from the engine. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > > On Mon, Dec 3, 2018, 12:18 PM David Knecht via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: > >> I had a nice weather day yesterday so decided to get a head start on >> spring projects. Nothing went smoothly (what else is new): >> >> #1- I tried to replace the Raritan water heater anode. This is the first >> time I have tried to do it in the 5 years I have owned the boat, so unknown >> when was the last change. I was unable to budge the threads at all with a >> large pipe wrench. Suggestions on how to get it loose without damage to >> the unit? Will PB blaster do anything to pipe compound? >> >> #2- I removed the engine heat exchanger anode that I put in a few years >> ago. The cap came off without the zinc itself. I first interpreted this >> as the zinc being completely gone. However, when I tried to insert a new >> one, it was blocked from going in at all. I am guessing this means the >> zinc core broke off and is stuck inside. If I take the end cap off, can I >> get to the piece inside? Is this a common problem? >> >> Thanks- Dave >> >> S/V Aries >> 1990 C&C 34+ >> New London, CT >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> <https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.me%2Fstumurray&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cea305cb4452049cbcabe08d659a58193%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636794964705984439&sdata=CIVd7wFyK4MerE00e%2FL185UUScJqAijQLltqUbSUQBM%3D&reserved=0> >> >> _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > >
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