Unwinterizing, anode won't go back in, help!

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

Basically, look at the end of pipe or any male threaded fitting needing sealant, and if they are right hand threads mama then the tape goes on in the same direction as tightening the female fitting does, which is clockwise.

If looking at the male end from the perspective of the female fitting, clockwise is correct for the tape wrap. Look at it from the other perspective (looking into the female fitting, the way you would when saying "turn clockwise to tighten") and that same correct wrap direction is counter-clockwise.

"Clockwise" or "counterclockwise" is meaningless without the perspective given for context; Jim provides that context above. Threads are not described technically as "clockwise" or "counterclockwise"; they are left-hand and right-hand; the words may not mean much by themselves but these terms have well-defined meanings which don't change if you look from the other end of the fastener or fitting.

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by Brian B-P

If looking at the male end from the perspective of the female fitting, clockwise is correct for the tape wrap. Look at it from the other perspective (looking into the female fitting, the way you would when saying "turn clockwise to tighten") and that same correct wrap direction is counter-clockwise.

I have never taped a female fitting, nor used pipe dope on it, only on the male threads. Nor have I applied tape taking the female fitting into account, why would you do this?

I am 100% confident with my approach to threaded pipe, yet folks seem to discount my knowledge. Yeah, I'm outta here.

[rbryan4]

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

I have never taped a female fitting, nor used pipe dope on it, only on the male threads. Nor have I applied tape taking the female fitting into account, why would you do this?

I am 100% confident with my approach to threaded pipe, yet folks seem to discount my knowledge. Yeah, I'm outta here.

I think you're both saying the same thing Jim, just in different ways. If you are looking at the anode rod from the rod end, with the nut end away from you, then you are wrapping clockwise. If you flip it around so the nut end is closer to you, you are wrapping counter-clockwise. No?

At least I think...lol.

[gbaglo]

Originally Posted by rbryan4

I think you're both saying the same thing Jim, just in different ways. If you are looking at the anode rod from the rod end, with the nut end away from you, then you are wrapping clockwise. If you flip it around so the nut end is closer to you, you are wrapping counter-clockwise. No?

At least I think...lol.

'Tis true. But I don't know anybody who inserts the anode with their back to the trailer.

[skiman]

I normally leave the anode out during the winter. What is correct?

[rbryan4]

Originally Posted by skiman

I normally leave the anode out during the winter. What is correct?

As long as the tank is empty and flushed, there's no need. I don't see a problem either way.

[Bobbie54]

Someone said to reinsert to prevent rust. Someone else said leave it out. I think the rust issue would depend on storage.

[skiman]

The only downside to leaving open could be vermin. Yuck.

[NEWYORKHILLBILLY]

Originally Posted by skiman

I normally leave the anode out during the winter. What is correct?

Originally Posted by rbryan4

As long as the tank is empty and flushed, there's no need. I don't see a problem either way.

Originally Posted by Bobbie54

Someone said to reinsert to prevent rust. Someone else said leave it out. I think the rust issue would depend on storage.

Originally Posted by skiman

The only downside to leaving open could be vermin. Yuck.

ETI suggest you leave it in over the winter. time 4.00 in video

https://escapetrailer.com/orientatio...ery-c1c6be0-28