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[–] 14 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Congrats. If funds permit, consider swapping the anode rod for a powered unit. Pretty much negates scale buildup, smells and corrosion. It also lasts the life of the tank, unlike the sacrificial anode rod.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    This is pretty cool, I didn't know they existed. I'm wondering why they make it run off a separate 120v wall wart instead of 240v that could be run to the same power supply as the water heater (assuming its an electric water heater).

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    I think NEC dictates that a convenience 110v receptacle must be within 25 ft of a WH so that's probably why the company assumes the plug is enough.

    I saw that some of the Chinese alphabet branded options on Amazon did list 240v capable but I'd never trust one for the job.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    That code was only added in 2020 though. So unless your house is only 5 years old, its very possible you don't have a 110v receptacle close to your water heater.

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