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
>>
>>
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