I want to buy an anode rod for my whirlpool water heater. Mod # E2F80HD045V. Cannot find the part number.

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Anodes last a very long time. It will be on a pipe plug going into the machine. As long as most of it is there, it's ok.

Why? I usually cut mine off and get rid of it, with a water softener it's going to continue to deterioate

1) Ask question on pro water heater site run by foremost anode expert, and also ask about the power anode rod that works electrically instead of chemically and will not have repeated problem you describe:
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2) More info about anodes:
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1) Copy following link:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Replace-anode-rod.html
2) Anode might be located on hot water nipple as a combo.
Insert carriage bolt when removing nipple to avoid collapsing nipple during extraction.
Regular combo anode rods are available, or buy sausage-link combo available in 12" length to fit low headroom installations.


3) Ordinary 1-1/16" hex Anode might be located under the metal cover on steel tank.


4) If unit has power vent, the anode might be under power vent.
Workaround; Install combo anode to replace hot water nipple.

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Ariston GL6 6-gallon electric water heater has anode rod to prevent steel tank from rusting.
Once anode rod depletes, the tank rusts.
All tank-type water heaters have replaceable anode rod that can stop rusting, but will not repair damaged tank.
Open following links for resources + manual with parts number and illustration on page 7 and 10. Part number is shown as 570241 anode rod.
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Bosch-GL_English.pdf
http://waterheatertimer.org/Replace-anode-rod.html

The tank is rusting. Replace anode rod or replace water heater.
Once the anode rod depletes, then the tank starts to rust.
IF you can replace the anode rod, it will stop rusting, and then flush the rust out of water heater.
This might buy more life with same tank, but old anode rods are pretty solid and even impact wrench might not loosen it up.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Replace-anode-rod.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/Clean-sediment-out-of-water-heater.html#flush

Loosen anode rod on new tank before installing, and then inspect every 1-3 years, and 1-2 years if water is softened.
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Anodes are located on top of water heater.
There are no hard fast rules for location, either by model number or brand.
Most times the manual is likewise vague.
1) There is hex head visible on top of tank.
2) Hex head is located under a plastic cover
3) Hex head is located under metal top, so remove screws holding top, and lift top off to view hex head
4) Anode is connected to hot water nipple.
5) With 9-12-15-and lifetime tanks, you can have 2 anode rods, and each has to be made of same material to work properly. Usually magnesium-aluminum instead of aluminum.
But if you inspect and change anodes frequently to prolong life of tank, then one is as good as the next.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Replace-anode-rod.html

Open following links shows Rheem anode rods
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Rheem-Ruud-anode-rods.pdf
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Rheem-Ruud-water-heater-parts-guide.pdf
Tech resistor anode rod has resistor added to prolong life of anode.
You can cut rod off to fit size of tank. You want anode 5-6" from tank bottom so sediment build-up doesn't reach anode.
Anodes are standard 1-1/16" hex head.
http://waterheatertimer.org/images/Water-heater-anode-006-200.jpg
http://waterheatertimer.org/Clean-sediment-out-of-water-heater.html

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If water has odor, then check anode rod or hire plumber to replace anode rod.
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Bacteria reacts with metal on anode rod, causing odor.
Good news is that anode rod is still functioning, so water heater is not rusted.
Once anode rod is depleted, you get no more odor, but tank is rusting and will need to be replaced.
Changing anode rod periodically will let tank last much longer.
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The smell is from bacteria.
1) The tank needs a new anode rod, but it also needs a periodic dose of hydrogen peroxide.
Recommend you reconfigure incoming water pipes where you can easily add 2 bottles of hydrogen peroxide and then flush water heater each 6 months. The peroxide kills the bacteria. Peroxide is not harmful to you since it is also used orally. You don't drink a bottle of peroxide, but it will not cause harm in trace amounts left in water heater.
2) There is something else to consider. If yours is a 12-year tank or lifetime tank, then you probably have 2 anode rods. Replacing one anode rod will not solve problem.
3) Another solution is a power anode rod. If your tank has two anode rods, then replace one with powered anode, and then remove the second anode rod.
According to the seller, he's had only one person where the water heater smell came back.


Here are links to information and to the powered anode rod:
http://www.waterheatertimer.org/Replace-anode-rod.html
http://www.waterheaterrescue.com/pages/WHRpages/English/OrderPages/XCart/Power-Anode.html

Manufacturers are starting to add powered anode rods to their top models to assure longer tank life and better customer satisfaction.

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