Kroil vs. Liquid wrench for loosening stuck Water heater anode rod

[blueman]

A recent post recommended applying Kroil daily for a week to loosen up
a stuck anode rod in a water heater.

- Is Kroil significantly better than more commonly available brands
such as Liquid wrench?

- Does applying it repeatedly add much effect beyond the first 2-3
applications?

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blueman wrote:
> A recent post recommended applying Kroil daily for a week to loosen up
> a stuck anode rod in a water heater.
>
> - Is Kroil significantly better than more commonly available brands
> such as Liquid wrench?
>

YES .. best stuff I've ever used

> - Does applying it repeatedly add much effect beyond the first 2-3
> applications?
>

YES .. keep it wet for a few days if possible

[SteveB]

"blueman" <NOS...@nospam.com> wrote in message
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Kroil or PB Blaster is the best stuff. Not sure about getting anodes out,
as there is a corrosion there, and an actual fusing of metal.

Good luck.

Steve

[JIMMIE]

After application of the penetrating oil give it a couple of taps with
a hammer. This used to be part of the directions on Liquid Wrench
label. Apparently the vibration helps it to penetrated.Also trying to
tighten it a little more will often help break it free better than
trying to loosen it. If it gives a little on tightening then
alternately loosen and tighten while adding more oil until it frees up

Jimmie

[HeyBub]

Excellent advice which also applies to the replacement of water valves for
the sink or toilet.

After installation, open the valves all the way, then close for about 1/8th
of a turn. This provides some "slack" for later in case the el-cheapo valve
sticks.

[willshak]

Any valves I install or replace now are 1/4 turn valves.

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[bob haller]

let us know if attempting anode replacement somehow has side effect
within 6 months requiring new tank. .........

I think its best to leave water heaters alone till they die, they
arent that costly to buy to start with looked at as yearly cost per
tank and every new tank sees improved efficency over my old one.

but good luck on the anode relacement.

start job in early morning, shop for new heater in advance, and have
fun

[SteveB]

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Jimmie

And it helps to use a back up wrench wherever possible so you don't twist
the whole thing off.

Steve

[Stormin Mormon]

My dad use to teach to open or close a valve all the way,
minus half turn. That way the next guy would have half turn,
and know the valve stem wasn't rotted in place. Rather than
thinking the valve stem was rotted, and crank on it with a
big wrench.

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[HeyBub]

willshak wrote:
>>
>> Excellent advice which also applies to the replacement of water
>> valves for the sink or toilet.
>>
>> After installation, open the valves all the way, then close for
>> about 1/8th of a turn. This provides some "slack" for later in case
>> the el-cheapo valve sticks.
>
> Any valves I install or replace now are 1/4 turn valves.

Me too. I had a post here a couple of months ago about replacine a couple of
outside taps. No reason for replacing the taps, just a nice little week-end
project.

Turns out the mortar through which the pipes protruded had eaten through the
galvanized pipes holding the original taps! A little twist on the valve and
the pipe disintegrated! Shit!

Had to chisel out about twelve bricks around each pipe, get new 10"
extensions, re-mortar the bricks, and so on. A beastly project, yet it
probably prevented a ton of damage (one of the pipes was already leaking
ever so slightly).

Yep, the 1/4 valves saved me.

[N8N]

Wuerth Rost Off is also right up there, but good luck finding it in a
store. I ordered a couple cans to fill out an order with a german car
parts place once to get the minimum dollar value for free shipping,
and I love the stuff. Wish I could find some more.

nate

[bob haller]

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be certain the tank is secure before applying pressure to the anode
fitting heard of a powerful fellow who broke some water line
connections trying to loosen the anode...

lets just say he was sorry he ever began the project, after one line
leaked later and flooded his below ground basement