https://youtu.be/Nj31KASiW7w Standard anode rods are sacrificial devices meant to protect tank water heaters from corrosion and failure. Annual maintenance on tanks is typically not carried out resulting in the depletion of the anode rod and corrosion buildup in the tank. Either replacing an old anode rod with new or replacing with a power anode rod Read more
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Standard anode rods are sacrificial devices meant to protect tank water heaters from corrosion and failure. Annual maintenance on tanks is typically not carried out resulting in the depletion of the anode rod and corrosion buildup in the tank.
Either replacing an old anode rod with new or replacing with a power anode rod is a great step in doing what you can to prolong the life of a tank water heater.
Master plumber Eric Aune talks about what an anode rod is, how it works and what are some of the options for replacement.
Tools and products used in this video:
Power Anode Rod Shown: https://amzn.to/3QzdykS
Milwaukee M12 Stubby Impact Wrench 1/2″ https://amzn.to/3irIdUU
Milwaukee M18 FUEL Mid-Torque 1/2″ Impact https://amzn.to/3GXDPX2
The latest ‘Hub On The Road’ road trip has the MH team visiting the world-class Oatey University where contractors from many trades can train on the many products Oatey manufactures for the pros. https://youtu.be/eNPk8hCGf78 Watch this and more of our HOTR series videos over on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3T7gjKIHOTR Thanks to everyone at Oatey for Read more
The latest ‘Hub On The Road’ road trip has the MH team visiting the world-class Oatey University where contractors from many trades can train on the many products Oatey manufactures for the pros.
Watch this and more of our HOTR series videos over on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3T7gjKIHOTR
Thanks to everyone at Oatey for having us and showing us around the awesome facility at Oatey U!
https://youtu.be/ZSDNnJmsl78 After nearly 25 years in the plumbing & heating industry I can say with confidence I’ve heard just about all there is to say about tankless, right or wrong…most of it wrong! In this video I go over 8 separate myths that are commonly said about tankless. With each myth I give facts and Read more
After nearly 25 years in the plumbing & heating industry I can say with confidence I’ve heard just about all there is to say about tankless, right or wrong…most of it wrong!
In this video I go over 8 separate myths that are commonly said about tankless. With each myth I give facts and opinions based on my experience that bust every myth.
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Eric Aune with Mechanical Hub joins American Plumber Stories for a “Signing Day” special at the Build My Future event, hosted by the Iowa Skilled Trades. Take a look at the exhibitors and the hands-on experiences offered for students considering a career in the trades. Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds, also presents at the celebration and Read more
Eric Aune with Mechanical Hub joins American Plumber Stories for a “Signing Day” special at the Build My Future event, hosted by the Iowa Skilled Trades. Take a look at the exhibitors and the hands-on experiences offered for students considering a career in the trades. Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds, also presents at the celebration and signs each student’s letter of intent as they commit to their future in the trades after high school.
https://youtu.be/SZDbplYYZA4 Here’s a look at some of my most useful and most used accessories that I keep on my plumbing & heating service van. 2-9/16″ Switchblade self-feed bit 48-25-5150 12pc Hole Dozer w/ Carbide teeth hole saw kit 49-22-3090 7pc BIG HAWG w/ Carbide teeth hole saw kit 49-56-9280 5pc Carbide Multi-material dril bit set Read more
Here’s a look at some of my most useful and most used accessories that I keep on my plumbing & heating service van.
2-9/16″ Switchblade self-feed bit 48-25-5150
12pc Hole Dozer w/ Carbide teeth hole saw kit 49-22-3090
7pc BIG HAWG w/ Carbide teeth hole saw kit 49-56-9280
5pc Carbide Multi-material dril bit set 48-20-8898
7pc Carbide Hammer drill bit set 48-20-9057
Of course there are so many tools and accessories every plumber must have but these are a start for hole drilling and cutting.