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I bought a Ryobi 1/2 impact battery drill and the 1 1/16 socket. Paid for it with this one use. Had tried to use a breaker bar with the help of a 3ft. pipe... it just made the whole heater twist.

I would strongly recommend this product. My experience changing the anode rod was very similar to Eddie’s. The Whirlpool water heater was just over 6 years old and after watching several Youtube videos I thought it was a good time to replace it. Although those videos didn’t mention how difficult it might be to get the old one loose. Like Eddie, I also needed a second person to hold the heater steady while I worked on the old one with a wrench and breaker bar (thanks James). Once it came loose, the rod easily lifted out. It was very corroded, but the mineral deposits hadn’t added to its size (see photos). I’d say the whole process of draining the heater, removing the old rod, installing the new one, refilling the heater and lighting the pilot took about an hour. The only negative in the process was that I had to order the rod and pick it up at the store so I didn’t get to use my military discount.

I can recommend the product, but it is a bear to replace the anode rod. I looked at a half dozen Youtube videos prior to working on my own water heater. So I shut off the gas and turned off the water supply ball valve. Then I drained a couple gallons out of the water heater prior to beginning my work. My water heater is outside, so it was more convenient than working indoors having a low ceiling to contend with. Nonetheless, I first had to disassemble the sides and top of the metal water heater closet so that I could have room to turn the 1-1/16" top of the anode rod with a breaker bar. I had to use a 4' extension pipe over the 3/4" breaker bar to get enough torque to loosen the anode rod. At the same time, a second person was needed to hold the tank from turning while I applied counterclockwise torque with the breaker bar. It was definitely a two man job for that part of the job. Once the anode rod was unthreaded from the tank, I had to twist and turn it an inch at a time to work it completely out of the tank; apparently, the mineral deposits and corrosion on the rod built up the thickness of the rod, so I had to scrape it off little by little with a rocking/twisting motion as I pulled upwards on the rod. It probably took me 20 minutes just to do that. The water heater is about 10 years old, so I didn't know what the condition of the anode rod would be. I don't think it was in terrible condition, but it looks like I changed it at a pretty good time (see photo). Next, I wrapped 5x's teflon tape around the threads of the new anode rod before lowering it into the tank. I was careful not to cross thread it, so I started the threads by turning it by hand with the 1-1/16 socket on it. I snugged it up, reassembled the water heater closet top and sides, turned the water supply back on, waited for the tank to refill with water, and then lit the pilot and set the temperature. That was the first time that I'd ever changed an anode rod on a water heater. I'm not sure I want to go through all that trouble again. I may just call a plumber and get an estimate on having my water heater serviced/maintained. But I'm glad I'm done with the work at least for another 10 years.

Removing the old one was the hardest part, not much left of it. Replace yours today.

This seems to work okay, I'll know more in about five years or so. It doesn't leak water so that's a good start. BTW, despite what some people think you can use an impact wrench to get the old one out. The manufacturer of the water heater even recommends it

It does the job. Easy to install.

This worked for me. Cut 12 inches off to clear tank top to ceiling. Least expensive anode to get.

Work like supposed to-no problems

Fit perfectly. Good value.

Worked great. Fit perfectly.

Installed and it is the item I am looking for

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Anode rod is an excellent replacement for my old whirlpool / Craftmaster hot water heater. (E1F50RD045V) Shipping was quick and packaged in a sturdy container. The anode has been installed for a month now and no issues.

Good price , worked great , would definitely buy again if needed !!!!!

I installed it a few weeks ago and it is a bit too soon to tell if it is excellent but so far, it is doing it's job.

Arrived in a reasonable acceptable timeframe. Arrived in a tube with caps taped on both ends. Fitment perfect. Thank you, Home Depot

good product and price.

It was great

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Good product

great

It is what I expected. If it lasts for 4 or 5 years, then it will have done its job.

Looks great. Came well packaged. Only problem is I ordered the wrong type of rod. My goof.

Worked great!Shipping was fast!Would buy from again!

Easy install

I had to cut them down but intentionally ordered long.. perfect for my oil fired water heater.

Was a perfect fit after I custom cut it to my water heater tank. Of course I already knew that's what to do but I liked the thickness, which tells me of a lengthy life of keeping my water heater tank AOK. The price was just where anybody should want it to be.