our rod gets eaten away very quickly leaves large amounts of white crystals in screns. what can i do?
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use a hose with nozzle or hose with a wand to spray water into the mounting hole for the anode rod. this will loosen wash much of the debris out. some lumps will be larger than the opening; use the wand to break them up. I had to do this multiple times to get all the white crud out of my water heater. Also, remove the anode rod more often and rinse out the heater; don't wait till it builds up excessively.
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It might be the chemist of your water. My trailer is not large and only holds 11 gallons of fresh water so I use two 5 gallon water bottles to fill my tank with reverse osmosis water. It seems to help
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We have had the same problem with the rod being eaten away after serveral months (six months or longer) it may be caused by the lack of continous use of the water heater. We only use our water heater about one month a year. Also, if the water in your campground is extremely hard, that may lead to the anode rod being eaten away.
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Hi Revella,The main factor in how long the anode rod will last is the quality of the water that is going into your water heater. If you are in an RV, the water quality will vary from location to location. You may want to try and filter the water before it goes into your heater though I couldn't tell you the best filter because that will depend on the water source and what needs to be filtered out. The good news is that the anode rod is doing its job and protecting your water heater. It is designed to sacrifice itself in this manner so that your water heater tank does not corrode. Hi Revella,The main factor in how long the anode rod will last is the quality of the water that is going into your water heater. If you are in an RV, the water quality will vary from location to location. You may want to try and filter the water before it goes into your heater though I couldn't tell you the best filter because that will depend on the water source and what needs to be filtered out. The good news is that the anode rod is doing its job and protecting your water heater. It is designed to sacrifice itself in this manner so that your water heater tank does not corrode.
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You can get a patio misting system filter and screw on the hose and fill your Rv with that water and will be better than tap water
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The OEM rod is magnesium. We use our RV quite a bit (7-8 months a year since we are retired) and the original rod was all but gone in a year. This rod is Aluminum and will do the same job as a mag one, but my experience is a aluminum rod will last for several seasons. You need to get a heater flush tool if you are in a area that the water has a lot of lime in it. Flush out the heater a couple times a season. I change out my electric heater element once a year. They build a lot of scale and it will flake off. Flush tool Camco 11691 Camco 11691 Water Heater Tank Rinser The OEM rod is magnesium. We use our RV quite a bit (7-8 months a year since we are retired) and the original rod was all but gone in a year. This rod is Aluminum and will do the same job as a mag one, but my experience is a aluminum rod will last for several seasons. You need to get a heater flush tool if you are in a area that the water has a lot of lime in it. Flush out the heater a couple times a season. I change out my electric heater element once a year. They build a lot of scale and it will flake off. Flush tool Camco 11691 Camco... » Read More The OEM rod is magnesium. We use our RV quite a bit (7-8 months a year since we are retired) and the original rod was all but gone in a year. This rod is Aluminum and will do the same job as a mag one, but my experience is a aluminum rod will last for several seasons. You need to get a heater flush tool if you are in a area that the water has a lot of lime in it. Flush out the heater a couple times a season. I change out my electric heater element once a year. They build a lot of scale and it will flake off. Flush tool Camco 11691 Camco 11691 Water Heater Tank Rinser « Show Less
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i had same problem, what i did was i separated the disk. Then soaked it in baking soda and vinegar mixture overnight. Which took the calcium buildup off. good luck to you!!!
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First off, are you sure it's bacteria? It could be mineral deposits (yellow is due to dissolved metals, often iron), or it could be mold. Is your water hard? Regardless, try a household bleach solution, 1 tablespoon of bleach to a gallon of water, allow to soak for 20 minutes. You can also make a solution of 1 tablespoon Lysol liquid in a gallon, and use it in a similar fashion. The disadvantage to the Lysol is that the scent will be absorbed by the plastic and take a long while to dissipate. However, nothing organic will grow. Try the bleach first.You MUST clean any humidifier or vaporizer religiously. Follow the directions that came with the unit at least once a week. First off, are you sure it's bacteria? It could be mineral deposits (yellow is due to dissolved metals, often iron), or it could be mold. Is your water hard? Regardless, try a household bleach solution, 1 tablespoon of bleach to a gallon of water, allow to soak for 20 minutes. You can also make a solution of 1 tablespoon Lysol liquid in a gallon, and use it in a similar fashion. The disadvantage to the Lysol is that the scent will be absorbed by the plastic and take a long while to dissipate. However, nothing organic will grow. Try the bleach first.You MUST clean any humidifier... » Read More First off, are you sure it's bacteria? It could be mineral deposits (yellow is due to dissolved metals, often iron), or it could be mold. Is your water hard? Regardless, try a household bleach solution, 1 tablespoon of bleach to a gallon of water, allow to soak for 20 minutes. You can also make a solution of 1 tablespoon Lysol liquid in a gallon, and use it in a similar fashion. The disadvantage to the Lysol is that the scent will be absorbed by the plastic and take a long while to dissipate. However, nothing organic will grow. Try the bleach first.You MUST clean any humidifier or vaporizer religiously. Follow the directions that came with the unit at least once a week. « Show Less
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Remove the inside system, wash with clean water, and replaced. See Mr. White recomendation
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Vinegar and water soak/wash or paper towel soaked in straight vinegar (I use white vinegar) and leave on the rim for a while. If need be, use baking soda to scrub. If you can't scour it off, it's not likely the cats can get it off to ingest either. I also take the entire unit apart and clean weekly which has kept that problem at bay. Another tip could be its location. I noticed that white deposit hardened more after the heat went on for the colder weather. I moved the water unit far away from the heat source (radiator) and found it doesn't get "baked" on anymore.
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One recommendation would be to circulate a mild cleaning solution (white vinegar), to help control scale buildup.
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There is nothing to remove. Make sure the opening is slid open as that is that part you pull to close when disposing. You should be good to go from there. I hope this helped!
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Yeah - basically this stuff is just industrial-grade mothballs. That's why it has that smell. It'll go away in about 2 weeks by itself - maybe sooner depending on the amount of rain. If it's real bad you can try to just hose it down to dissolve the crystals.
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I throw some warm water and vinegar, shake it and rinse it well. Since you can't really see inside of the toy, I'm afraid to use dish detergent on it (can't see if all the suds are out without using like 5 gallons of water rinsing it out). The water and vinegar has been working for a little over a year and a half now without problem!
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Fill it up with isopropyl until the internal glass tube is submerged, let it sit for as long as you can, see it helps. .. temporarily
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They have a spray that would . but the crystals are a absorbing continues and it takes musty and stagnet oders from the room
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Do not use water on the salt crystals - the salt will melt. Best suggestion would be to use your canned air for the computer to blow any dust off. If you have dirt or grime you need to remove, I suggest a damp (not wet) wash cloth.
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Try spraying it liberally and then place paper towels on top and let it sit for a few hours. See if that helps. I also use a scraper and anything left comes right off.
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Use a Teflon safe sponge like scrubeez, and Dawn dish detergent. Soak for a while and then scrub.
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Hi thereI have no actual experience with this problem however I would approach itthd same way I would approach burning a pot or kettle. Heat vinegar abd water and allow to soak overnight is a gentle option. As it should have only been water in the jug that should be sufficient. Failing that scrubbing with an abrasive cleaner should work. Failing that you could soak overnight with water and half teaspoon of dishwasher powder Hope this helps. James
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I have no crystals in mine. Get in touch with the Company and find out if this is normal.
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I would soak it in vinegar too. I hope that ends up working for you. Also, hopefully someone will respond with what worked for them. Have a great day, and hope it's running for you now :-)