Field glossary

Anode rod

Sacrificial magnesium, aluminum, or zinc-alloy rod that corrodes in place of the steel tank

Used across 3 Anvilfield field guides, most in Plumbing.

Also defined as

Sacrificial rod that corrodes in place of the steel tank and must be replaced

Where this shows up

PlumbingWater heater types PlumbingWater heater maintenance PlumbingWater heater sizing and selection

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