I flush out my severely neglected Suburban SW6DE water heater after 2 1/2 years of full-time use. The anode rod is in a sad state with just a tiny bit of material left on it.
My electric heater element is coated in calcium deposits. And, the floor of the water heater tank is jammed in mineral deposits.
So, I give the heater a good flush and replace both the anode rod and the heater elements with brand new ones.
Plus, we take a look at the condition of the water filter cartridges inside my Clearsource water filter system after 6 months of use in the desert last winter. It saw a ton of hard well water pass through it.
The video shows the job step by step, including pulling the anode rod, element, and gas burner. Everything gets a good flush out and cleaning. Then, I sew things back up and give everything a test.
Thanks Ray,
That reminds me... I have the same water heater and it has been a couple of years since it has been serviced. So I'm sure mine is in much the same condition.
Looks like Anne got her whackabig lens? :)
That's her 400MM she has had for a while, she got a new 150-600MM lens but it has poor focus, was defective so had to return it, they will send out a replacement soon, but she was bummed has to wait a week or two.
I've got the 1-1/16". I change anode and flush tank every season. Need to check my tool stash for the 1-1/2". Amazon reviews of Camco tool are poor. I like to carry any tool size I may require.