Powered Anode Rods

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Powered Anode Rods

Author: drhiman (NE)

3 months ago I replaced my anode rods (2 water heaters) with a powered anode rod. (Don't know if it makes a difference, but we have a water softner) Ever since then we've had microbubbles in the line that of course causes the spittering and spattering at the hot faucets. I've contacted the company of the anode rods and they stated that it's just the powered anode rods are for the "egg" smell of the water, and that I should just unplug the anode rods. (explicit remarks) Is there such a thing that powered anode rods could only be for that alone?

Is there anything I could try to fix this before I just change them out with regular anode rods? Was I stupid for even trying an electric anode rod?

Thanks

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Re: Powered Anode Rods
Author: bsipps (PA) Not sure about powered anode rods but about 6 years ago there was a bad batch of anode rods from a particular manufacturer that sold thousands of bad rods resulting in excessive air buildup in hot water lines
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Re: Powered Anode Rods
Author: Curly (CA) As Bsipps said, I have a few instances where a conventional anode rod caused gassing. I have installed maybe 10 powered anode rods and never had a problem with gassing. They did get rid of the sulfur egg smell as promised.
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Re: Powered Anode Rods
Author: drhiman (NE) Thank you. That does help. Edited 1 times.
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Re: Powered Anode Rods
Author: Curly (CA) If you unplug the anode rods do the bubbles go away ? Water softeners shorten the life of conventional anodes so powered anode are generally a good choice. What brand of powered anode do you have ?
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