Water Heater Rod

[millbabe58]

I didn't replace my water heater rod when I should have and now the darn thing is rusted and stuck. Anyone have any ideas on getting it out? I tried a rust removal, no go.
Thanks in advance.

[Jeffur]

It's called a sacrificial anode. Try some pin point heat from a small oxy / acet torch at one area of the thread. It may melt some styrofoam but that's okay, and then quickly wind it out ( maybe use two people). Make sure you don't set the place on fire.
Cheers

[hondavalk]

https://www.amazon.com/Kano-Aerokroi...B5XP2LWJC&th=1

Spray this on it and let it set a day or to.

[Jeffur]

Believe me 40 years in the trade / only heat will get it

[660catman]

And this is why I remove mine every fall after camping season. It drains tank faster and allows me to inspect anode.

[harley]

That rod is the tank drain . Someone should have told you to drain it at least once a year? How did you winteize the tank without draining it ???

[Crazyt]

This may sound funny but try to tighten it just a little this sometimes will break it loose and then can be removed an old boiler technician told me this trick and it works