41Fever
New Member
I have a seasonal cabin on untreated well water. We removed anode (to eliminate rotten egg smell) from previous heater and it lasted 18 seasons. Installed a new heater 2 years ago (also removing anode) during a remodel, and tank was leaking at the end of last season. Question is, what type of anode should I install to hopefully prolong the tanks life? Don't know if anode removal had anything to due with the short life or if they just do not make things like they used to! Appreciate any and all advice.