Magnesium Anode for water heater?

[davidwigler]

Whale Seaward water heater offers an anode to replace the drain valve. Good investment for longevity of the heater? How often will it need to be checked/replaced?

 

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

Whale Seaward water heater offers an anode to replace the drain valve. Good investment for longevity of the heater? How often will it need to be checked/replaced?

Anodes typically last a very long time. It’s easy to check it if you drain and flush your heater twice a year.