Hot Water Service Magnesium anode rodMaterial: MagnesiumNOTE: We can’t send Australia Post this item is courier only!! Used in Electric hot water units Rinnia / Beasley 160 315, Vulcan 315, Rheem 160 315, Hardie / Dux 315 Litre heaters systems Used in Gas hot water units Rinnia / Beasley 170, Vulcan 185, Rheem 170, Hardie / Dux 170 Liter heaters systems Measure 1425mm long Fits standard 3/4 inch BSP fitting. Anode rods extend the life of you water tank and should be checked regularly. Replace when 75% of the anode rod has been consumed.What is a sacrificial anode?Most tank-based hot water systems feature what’s known as a ‘sacrificial anode’. A sacrificial anode is a metal rod, normally made from aluminium or magnesium and coated in zinc, which hangs down inside your hot water tank.The sacrificial anode is designed to attract minerals and impurities in the water which would otherwise react with the inside of the tank and cause it to rust and deteriorate. This ‘sacrificial’ rod slowly rusts and degrades, sacrificing its own life for the greater good of your hot water tank.Perhaps the most important aspect of hot water system maintenance is routinely replacing your sacrificial anode as and when necessary.
