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Sacrifical Anodes
A smart way to save money and the environment is to keep your current Hot Water Storage Tank free of corrosion.
Anode protection
To do this, you must replace the sacrificial anode which all storage tanks use before it loses its protective ability. The anode becomes the target of corrosive forces and it gets eaten away instead of your water tank. Many people don’t know this, but your hot water system guarantee time is about the life span of your anode protection.
To order anode replacements and receive our special discount, simply become a member ($20), use our self-audit system to determine what anode you need, and order them directly through Living Greener.
Purchasing a membership allows you to order anodes when ever you like even if it is no longer current.
Hot Water Heaters: Sacrificial Anodes
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Appreciably increase the life of your mains pressure hot water heater through regular replacement of its sacrificial anode. By simply replacing the first anode at 6 to 10 years (depending on the model and size of the heater, the quality of the water and level of use), and thereafter every 3 to 5years, full corrosion protection is maintained and rust can be virtually eliminated as a reason for failure of the water heater.
Hot Water Storage Tank Self Audit
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Living Greener comment
When a hot water system fails it could cost $1300 say to replace it, immediately.
If it lasted 10 years that is $130 per year. So an extra 5 years of HWS life saves $650. Our average special anode price is around $70. For establishments with a number of HWS it is possible to make large savings with anode replacements even after delivery and installation costs.
Replacing your anode regularly not only saves you money but also uses fewer resources than buying a new hot water system and produces less greenhouse gases.