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Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-04-2017, 02:50 PM
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Posted By rbryan4
Or I suppose, anywhere water creates a corrosive...

Or I suppose, anywhere water creates a corrosive effect on a ferrous metal.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-04-2017, 01:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,818
Posted By rbryan4
I don't think it would be a problem unless you...

I don't think it would be a problem unless you used a bunch of teflon tape - so much that threading the anode back in would be very difficult. As the anode gets screwed in, the tape is partially cut...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-04-2017, 11:17 AM
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Views: 16,818
Posted By rbryan4
Pretty much what I do Dave. Maybe 3 wraps and...

Pretty much what I do Dave. Maybe 3 wraps and pulling tight as I wrap. You're not trying to make the threads thicker, just provide a good seal.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-04-2017, 10:20 AM
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Views: 16,818
Posted By rbryan4
I don't quite understand how the ptfe tape can be...

I don't quite understand how the ptfe tape can be messed up. As long as you wrap it in the opposite direction of how the threads will turn, and don't apply too much, it's a cinch.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-02-2017, 10:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,818
Posted By rbryan4
That's true Jon, but there is debate about which...

That's true Jon, but there is debate about which is better in spite of that.

Part of the reason the aluminum ones last longer is that they don't conduct quite as well as magnesium. Another part...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-02-2017, 12:46 AM
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Views: 16,818
Posted By rbryan4
I've never torqued it. Just make it snug, and use...

I've never torqued it. Just make it snug, and use Teflon tape on the threads.

EDIT: There's a spec from the maker of a Camco anode rod that says to use only 7 to 8 ft-lbs of torque, so your 18 is...
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