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Powered Anode Rod for Water Heater, 20-Year Warranty, Eliminates Rotten Egg/Sulfur Smell within 24 hours, Stops Corrosion and Reduces Limescale, Electrical Anode Rod Made of Titanium

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Brand Corro-Protec
Product Dimensions 1"W x 12"H
Special Feature Easy to Install
Color Black
Voltage 110 Volts
Capacity
89 Gallons
Power Source
Corded Electric
Material
Stainless Steel, Titanium
Item Weight
0.94 Pounds

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  • HASSLE-FREE HOT WATER - Corro-Protec’s powered anode rods are revolutionizing the water heater maintenance by preventing and solving numerous water heater problems.
  • SAY GOODBYE TO ODORS - Eliminate your water heater odor problem by removing the rotten egg smell in hot water with our advanced powered anode rod.
  • PERMANENT CORROSION PROTECTION - Designed to replace your 40-89-gallon water heater’s hex head anode rod, it can defend against any level of water hardness, including the increased corrosiveness of softened water.
  • MAXIMIZE ENERGY SAVINGS - Our energy-efficient design combats sediment build-up, enhancing water quality and prolonging tank life while saving you money on energy bills.
  • 20-YEAR WARRANTY & QUALITY - Manufactured in Canada since 2006, our hot water heater anode rod is not only backed by a 20-year warranty but also extends the life of your tank.
  • SAFE WITH ALL WATER SOURCES, TREATMENT SYSTEMS & WATER HEATER TYPES - Corro-Protec anodes are safe with any water sources [city and well water], water treatment systems [water softeners, filtration, reverse osmosis, etc.], and water heater tanks [electric, gas, solar, hybrid and geothermal].
  • DEDICATED ANODE PORT INSTALLATION [standard] - This 40-89-gallon model is designed for installation in a dedicated anode port located on top of your water heater. If you need to install your anode in the hot water outlet instead, select our Bradford White model.

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Corro-Protec anodes can be installed in any water heater types, capacities and brands. Corro-Protec is also safe with all water sources and treatment systems including well water and water softeners.

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FITS ON ELECTRIC, GAS, SOLAR, HYBRID, INDIRECT AND GEOTHERMAL WATER HEATERS

Corro-Protec anodes fit in all water heater tank types (excluding tankless models which do not have an anode).

When you choose a Corro-Protec powered anode rod, the capacity of your water heater is what really matters.

Standard tanks are between 40 to 89 gallons and will require our 40-89 gallons model.

Our anode rod can be installed in both new water heaters and existing ones.

4 MODELS FOR RESIDENTIAL TANKS BETWEEN 10 AND 120 GALLONS & 1 MODEL FOR RV SUBURBAN

The Corro-Protec powered anode rods fit several brands such as:

American, A.O. Smith, Ariston, Bosch, Bradford White***, Buderus***, Giant, John Wood, Kenmore, GWS, State, Lochinvar, Reliance, Rheem, Richmond, Rinnai, RUUD, Stiebel Eltron, Whirlpool, U.S. Craftmaster, and more.

*** We offer a specific model for Bradford White water heaters that often require fitting into the hot water outlet instead of the dedicated anode port.

CORRO-PROTEC IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED IF YOU HAVE A WATER SOFTENER

Corro-Protec anodes are safe with any water sources (city and well water) and water treatment systems (water softener, filtration, reverse osmosis, etc.).

It's worth knowing that water softeners can be very aggressive in causing corrosion because soft water is conducive, and thus prone to, corrosion. Additionally, they can promote the growth of Sulfur Reducing B (SRB), which is typically responsible for the rotten egg smell in hot water. The Corro-Protec powered anode rod will automatically adjust its current to provide optimum corrosion protection.

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24-HOUR ROTTEN EGG SMELL ELIMINATION IN HOT WATER

Corro-Protec will remove the sulfur smell from well water and city water and is especially effective in hot water.

No matter what causes the sulfur odor in your hot water, the Corro-Protec powered anode rod offers a reliable and cost-effective solution for neutralizing it. Moreover, it is a time-efficient answer to your problem, as it requires no maintenance and does not involve the use of chemicals like hydrogen peroxide or bleach.

Once the system is operational, the energy projected by our powered anode rod will prevent these unpleasant smells for years to come! If the foul smell also originates from the cold water, it means that your water source is contaminated. In that case, Corro-Protec will help by reducing the odor in hot water but won't solve this issue in cold water.

Sulfur smell in hot water is a common issue around North America and affects both new and old water heaters. Rest assured, Corro-Protec is your trusted solution to effectively eliminate this persistent problem.

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A safe and small amount of current induced in the water heater tank by the powered anode rod

The Corro-Protec anode uses a completely different technology than sacrificial anode.

This technology will last much longer and will offer better protection to your tank.

Corro-Protec powered anode rods are Smaller, More Durable (20 years) & Better than any sacrificial anode rods.

  • Corro-Protec anodes are continuously tested in our lab in order to offer you safe and effective products.

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CORRO-PROTEC POWERED ANODE ROD HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED TO LAST FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS

When a hot water tank is exposed to corrosive water, the sacrificial anode will transfer electrons to the inner side of the hot water tank to protect it. The anode will slowly deplete. After a year or so, there will be no more protection.

To protect your tank, replace the existing anode with a Corro-Protec Powered Anode Rod and connect the current rectifier. Our Corro-Protec combined with the electrical current will provide improved corrosion protection & increase the life of your water heater.

  • Powered anode rods are made of stable materials (titanium) that do not disintegrate like sacrificial anode (magnesium, aluminum and zinc).
  • A powered anode rod generates permanent protection instead of temporary protection.
  • Doesn’t require any maintenance like sacrificial anodes.
  • 12-inch long powered anode rods greatly facilitate installation in restricted space.
  • Safe to use with a water softener, and well and city water.
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Fits ANY TANK & BRAND EXCEPT Bradford White, Hot Water Outlet, Buderus and RV Water Heaters
Fits BRADFORD WHITE Water Heaters & Hot Water Outlet
Fits RV SUBURBAN Water Heaters
Works with all WATER SOURCES (i.e.: well water, city water...)
Works with all WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS (i.e.: water softener, reverse osmosis, filtration...)
Rectifier 5 mA 15 mA 15 mA 15 mA 5 mA
Anode Rod Size & Material 12 inches Anode Made of Titanium and Mixed Metal Oxide (MMO) 12 inches Anode Made of Titanium and Mixed Metal Oxide (MMO) 19 inches Anode Made of Titanium and Mixed Metal Oxide (MMO) 12 inches Anode Made of Titanium and Mixed Metal Oxide (MMO) Thinner 10 inches Anode Made of Titanium & MMO (fits only RV tanks, not for residential water heaters)
Tank capacity 10 to 39 Gallon 40 to 89 Gallon 90 to 120 Gallon 10 to 120 Gallon Bradford White tank All RV Suburban water heater
Quality promise 20-Year 20-Year 20-Year 20-Year 20-Year

Experience the advantages of the Corro-Protec powered anode rod for water heater today.

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Powered anode rods prevent problems, not create new ones.

Uncertain about the existing anode's location? Whether it's in a dedicated port or integral to the pipe nipple in the hot water outlet, consult your digital or printed water heater owner's manual for easy guidance.

Dual anodes? One Corro-Protec powered anode is enough, so leave one of the existing anodes in place, and it won't cause any problems.

Hard-to-remove anodes or stripped top nut? Our installation manual provides valuable tricks, including the use of a breaker bar and impact wrench. Consider our 'Bradford White anode model' as your final solution, installable in the hot water outlet.

Tight clearance? Cut the existing anode into pieces, use pliers to ensure that it doesn't fall into the tank, and install our 12-inch Corro-Protec powered anode rod.

Maintenance made simple, enjoy peace of mind.

Switch to durable solutions as the Corro-Protec powered anode rod and move away from temporary chemical treatments. Methods like chlorinating the inner shell, injecting hydrogen peroxide, or using a well sanitizer kit may address smelly water issues temporarily. However, these solutions provide only brief relief.

Draining the water heater annually is recommended. But if you find yourself needing to drain it every month or so, it's an utter waste of time and effort, especially when a permanent solution is available.

Eliminate the sulfur smell by installing the Corro-Protec powered anode. It's designed not only to protect the inner shell from corrosion but also to prevent Sulfate-Reducing B (SRB) from thriving. This stops the chemical reactions that cause the sulfur smell, ensuring your hot water remains fresh and odor-free for years to come.

Every small effort counts. Save money while helping the environment.

First and foremost, installing the Corro-Protec powered anode in your water heater will help you save money on parts and tanks by extending the lifespan of your equipment and avoiding programmed obsolescence. Additionally, to save on energy costs, consider choosing an Energy Star unit paired with the powered anode to further safeguard your appliance.

Delaying the disposal of your water heater is crucial for the environment, as it helps reduce unnecessary waste in landfills. Consider this: more than 8 million water heaters and parts are discarded every year. Imagine the environmental impact of cutting this number in half.

Protecting the inner shell of your water heater with cathodic protection is the best long-term solution available. Corro-Protec offers its anode rod designed to last 20 years. It's a safe and easy way to reduce landfill waste!

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Customers say

Customers like the performance, smell and water quality of the water heater. They mention that it works within hours of installing, it completely eliminates the smell of sulfur and that it prevents sediment in the tank. They appreciate the ease of installation, and quality. However, some customers have issues with fit and disagree on value and ease of removal.

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1,276 customers mention967 positive309 negative

Customers like the smell of the water heater. They mention that it eliminates the smell from well water.

"...Amazingly, only a few hours after installing it, the smell was noticeably reduced, and by the next morning, it was completely gone...." Read more

"...a few hours my wife took a shower and to my surprise there was 0 sulfur smell...." Read more

"...a month of sitting there, I am relieved to tell you there are NO odors in the water.I love the product...." Read more

"...It worked immediately. Within a day, the smell was gone...." Read more

542 customers mention492 positive50 negative

Customers are happy with the performance of the anode rod. They say it works within hours of installation, and the results are positive and immediate. The rod is easy to install and works fine. Customers also say it permanently solves the problem and is crazy incredible.

"...If the green light comes on, you're good to go. This product worked so well that my only complaint is that the green light seems way too bright...." Read more

"...I will say if your hot water smells like sulfur, this product works phenomenally...." Read more

"...It worked immediately. Within a day, the smell was gone...." Read more

"...and another quick install and IMMEDIATE SUCCESS!It works great! No metallic smells or odors! If you're on the fence DO IT!! You wont regret it!" Read more

535 customers mention498 positive37 negative

Customers find the installation of the water heater to be super easy. They mention that the steps are easy, the product is simple, and the instructions are clear. Some say that the powered rod is good and can be easily repositioned by hand.

"...Install was easy and directions are well written. Again, really impressed with this and it absolutely works as advertised." Read more

"...The instructions for the powered rod are very good. The socket that removes the old rod is too small for the new one, which is 1 3/16" or 31mm...." Read more

"...Installing was pretty pain free and I had it up and running in about 30 minutes...." Read more

"...In terms of installation. The steps themselves are easy when installing the product...." Read more

80 customers mention61 positive19 negative

Customers like the quality of the water heater. They say it's well-built, and well-packaged. Customers also mention that the science makes sense, and the technology is interesting. They also say it is one of the most impactful purchases they have made in a while.

"...It was easily repositioned by hand, but the box was in perfect condition, so not sure how this happened to the product...." Read more

"...after that It was easy as pie. It's a good quality product just going by the look and feel of it." Read more

"...received it in two days, it was well packaged, and it looked and felt high quality...." Read more

"I had an issue with it, not being able to thread into the water heater however, when I talk to the customer service rep, which was awesome...." Read more

76 customers mention56 positive20 negative

Customers like the water quality of the water heater. They mention that it clears up the water, and is a game changer for their water quality. They also appreciate the advertised benefits, like reduced sediment accumulation and a reduction in lime scale. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...that front, but there are other advertised benefits, like reduced sediment accumulation and a reduction in lime scale, which I found appealing..." Read more

"...Not only was there dramatically less deposits than I would normally see at a one-year point, but I also had old mineral deposits falling off the..." Read more

"...Within days the hot water stunk again. Since this is a family oriented site, let's just say I said "oh drat." Back to the internet...." Read more

"...No more nasty smell and no sanitizing the tank, hopefully." Read more

152 customers mention104 positive48 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the water heater. Some mention that it's worth the cost for the problems it prevents, and is an easy and affordable fix. Others say that it was a waste of money and not impressed with the terms of the warranty.

"...No idea. But it is a more reasonably priced alternative that might be worth exploring." Read more

"...I am still baffled as to how this works so well, but it is worth every penny if you have the same issue. Hands down a 5 star product...." Read more

"...despite the company's highly (self)touted warranty, I'm not overly impressed with the terms...." Read more

"...It’s inexpensive and stops any deterioration of the anode which should extend the life of the water heater. I highly recommend corro-protec." Read more

78 customers mention25 positive53 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of removal. Some mention that the old rod was easy to remove and install the new corro-protect was easy. However, others say that the new anode rod was difficult to remove.

"...The son apparently spent 3 hours and was unable to remove the rod. No idea why. Remember I'm 75 miles away. OK, so much for that idea...." Read more

"...Removing the original anode was a pain...." Read more

"...This worked well for me and the old rod came out easily. Sometimes it can be tougher...." Read more

"...The first anode rod is difficult to remove because they hit the ceiling before you can get them out all the way...." Read more

48 customers mention10 positive38 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the anode rod. They mention that it barely fits into the hole, the socket size is a little larger than standard, and the hex bolt size is different.

"...I am honestly shocked. When it first arrived, it seemed a little small for what they claimed it could do...." Read more

"...The original rod was not easy to remove . It was very tight and required a lot of force to removed...." Read more

"...4-stars installation instead of 5-stars because it was necessary to buy a different size socket for the anode hex head rather than being able to use..." Read more

"...the device threaded in nicely and could be tightened with an adjustable or a pipe wrench. plugged it in and viola by morning the water was perfect...." Read more

Robust Solution for Water Heater Maintenance
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Robust Solution for Water Heater Maintenance
Like the idea of this product.I was about 3.5 years in on my current 50 gallon water heater and figured I was approaching the time for a replacement given the mineral content of our town's water. Decided to try Corro-Protec versus another standard anode rod as I did not want to have to revisit this again (and again and maybe even again); this system allegedly will last for 20 years (or more).I don't have the "rotten egg smell" to contend with, so cannot speak to it's effectiveness on that front, but there are other advertised benefits, like reduced sediment accumulation and a reduction in lime scale, which I found appealing despite the lofty price tag.Regarding installation, the process was pretty straightforward. Checkout YouTube for some good step by step guides. One piece of advice would be to use/borrow an impact wrench versus using a socket wrench (and cheater/breaker bar); this made taking the old anode rod out pretty simple.[Do recommend finding a deep socket as there is a metal tab that juts out of the top of the Corro-Protec, which is where the AC adapter hooks on. I had a shallow socket and did end up bending the tab, but was able to reposition it (thankfully) without issue.]My only criticisms at this stage would be the exclusion of teflon tape in the kit (like c'mon... it's $150+ and can't spare a few feet of tape?) and, out of the box, the rod was a bit bent to one side. It was easily repositioned by hand, but the box was in perfect condition, so not sure how this happened to the product.Also, despite the company's highly (self)touted warranty, I'm not overly impressed with the terms. The consumer is still inheriting a lot of risk and needs to have blind faith in the product doing what it's billed to do. If your water heater corrodes and gives out with this anode installed, they will not cover anything. Corro-Protec only covers the anode/power supply. Certainly, if other components of the water heater fail, I wouldn't expect that to be covered, but even if the anode fails in it's primary purpose and the tank does corrode, the company still claims no responsibility.Additionally, full reimbursement is only offered for the first 5 years, not 20. After the 5th year, coverage decreases 5% each year. (e.g. at year 20, you'd only have 25% coverage)Lastly, on a related note, there are anecdotal accounts of water heater manufacturers not honoring their warranties when this unit is installed. This might vary from company to company, but better to assume your tank warranty is void if you use this product. (It better work!)All that aside, I'm still focusing on the positive.I'll be interested to see if I notice any changes to the water heater performance or water quality, but suspect that they will be subtle.Will update this review accordingly.3/27/24 UPDATE:I definitely noticed a lot less lime scale in the dishwasher almost immediately. This effect has persisted in the 5 weeks since installation. So far, everything still seems to be working well and the bright green light on the power supply is on. Nice product!
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After 6 years my hot water developed a bad rotten-egg smell. I found that turning up the temperature of the water to the hottest setting got rid of the smell, but I didn't like the scalding water. After doing a lot of internet research, I removed my original anode rod (there wasn't much left of it) and replaced it with a zinc-aluminum one. At the same time, I disinfected the entire system with hydrogen peroxide, which I let sit in the heater and pipes for four hours. At first I thought this had fixed my problem, but after two weeks the smell came back. I tried disinfecting again, this time with bleach, but again the smell returned. So I bought this powered anode rod. Amazingly, only a few hours after installing it, the smell was noticeably reduced, and by the next morning, it was completely gone. It has now been over three weeks and still no trace of the old smell. This thing works.
A few notes about the installation, which others have mentioned. If you have never removed an old anode rod, read up on it first. Also understand that it can be very tight. You will need a 1 1/16" socket. Do not use a 12-point socket. A six-point is better and an impact socket is best. They have deeper notches that are less likely to slip on the tight bolt head. I also used an 18-inch breaker bar for more leverage. This worked well for me and the old rod came out easily. Sometimes it can be tougher.
The instructions for the powered rod are very good. The socket that removes the old rod is too small for the new one, which is 1 3/16" or 31mm. If you have a fairly large adjustable wrench, this will work well because the powered rod is not recessed, the bolt head sticks up a couple of inches. Use plumber's tape on the threads. The power connection has two leads, one which slides onto the terminal on the top of the rod and the other needs to contact some metal part of the heater itself. Just unscrew one of the small cover screws on the heater and attach the wire there. Make sure that none of your wires is near a hot water pipe or the flue of a gas heater. Then just plug it in. If the green light comes on, you're good to go. This product worked so well that my only complaint is that the green light seems way too bright. I put a couple of layers of masking tape over it and it's still bright. Great product.
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