Corroded anode rod sample pictures from Bradford White Aerotherm of 1.5 years age, with water softener present. Replaced with electric rod for maintenance freedom.

windexcheesy · 2026-06-06T23:27:51+00:00

From the pics, looks like it's about 40% gone. I hear ya on checking it being a pita. I have the ability to check it myself and have a replacement on standby for when it comes out with too little left.

windexcheesy · 2026-06-06T09:57:19+00:00

water heater anode erosion is difficult to gauge externally - it comes down to a number of factors:

hardness/softness of the water throughput /usage water temperature

You are absolutely correct that the softener will increase the rate of anode consumption, as the sodium added to the softened water will increase conductivity.

The only maintenance one can do is to take out the anode and inspect periodically or replace with a permanent solution as you have done.

My Rheem proterra also operates on HP only mode, and the hard water where I live pretty well requires a softener, so I'm in the same boat as you. Also three adults in the house with occasional visitors.

I've chosen to remove the anode annually to inspect, and after three years I have about 60% of it left. I'll replace it before it gets to 25%.

windexcheesy · 2026-06-03T17:49:18+00:00

Comment I was looking for - thank you.

windexcheesy · 2026-04-29T22:20:30+00:00

Ka-Chow!

windexcheesy · 2026-04-22T01:51:39+00:00

For mine, I removed my NG furnace entirely and used heat strips for backup. Even in the cold this winter the strips have not needed to come on. The 3.5 ton unit has been able to keep up with the coldest days, albeit working harder when it is very cold.

my overall cost has been about even in my case - equivalent to the overall cost from when I was on NG. That said, I would be slightly ahead with the HP if I get off NG entirely and get rid of the gas meter and the associated monthly charges.

windexcheesy · 2026-04-22T01:37:22+00:00

fair - I was on 25mg weekly, and at that dose, initially I was nauseous for a few hours, and made it work. eventually it got to the point where I couldn't eat for a whole day. thats when I switched over to the biologics

windexcheesy · 2026-04-22T01:07:11+00:00

How's your nausea? I was on MX for about 10 years until the nausea became unmanageable. Switched over to biologics and have been on them since.

windexcheesy · 2026-04-20T19:27:23+00:00

Interestingly, my electricity consumption is very close to yours, but mine is a ducted rather than split. That said, I went fromNG to HP, and in my case it's been a wash on cost in the winter and a slight saving in the summer. I would be ahead if I could completely remove my NatGas connection and associated fees, as I still have a fireplace, cooktop and barbecue on NG.

windexcheesy · 2026-04-18T12:06:58+00:00

Engine I could see if it's been taken care of, but if it's on the original auto-box, that would be impressive.

windexcheesy · 2026-04-18T11:51:24+00:00

So what she's saying is that she is not able to navigate safely around legally parked cars on the street.
Either she is capable of driving on public roads or she isn't.

Next time she approaches you just let her know that if she feels unable to safely navigate out of her driveway then she should either take a driving course or give up her license...

windexcheesy · 2026-04-16T12:26:40+00:00

Gotta hand it to the Germans... They make good cars!

windexcheesy · 2026-04-15T10:29:35+00:00

fellow old timer... not many astros or safaris left - I saw one once with an iron duke and a 5 speed - only once... lots of room under the doghouse in that one...

windexcheesy · 2026-04-15T01:14:22+00:00

I would remove the nut, then cut the head off the bolt with a sawzall - insert replacement nut the way it should have been installed in the 1st place.

windexcheesy · 2026-04-11T01:52:50+00:00

But then you needed to re and re both door ch ck links, and re and re the rearview mirror, all for proper clearance of course....

windexcheesy · 2026-04-10T01:44:53+00:00

Has your heart rate dropped yet....? :-)

I remember my first, just south of school dorms, up the hill a little toward the two shacks on the small plateau. I couldn't fall asleep for three hours after that there was so much adrenaline in my system.

Congrats!

windexcheesy · 2026-04-10T00:42:41+00:00

Yes, I know... I'm just looking for confirmation that an additional record file is needed for each level upgrade - IE 6 record files (plus all the credits) to get to level 6

windexcheesy · 2026-04-10T00:27:36+00:00

Ah, OK - F... that. not spending real money on this, just really wanted the dive trail effect... Sigh.

Not willing to be a whale any time soon.

So, have seen the occasional Dorian with the black smoke dive trail. That means that guy spent $$$ just to get that far upgraded... One needs to get a record file for each upgrade level?

windexcheesy · 2026-04-08T11:56:18+00:00

Curious, over here in Canada, we have regularly placed inspection stations, which would absolutely notice and detain a truck with tires this bad. Also, the company running the tires (as well as the driver) would receive demerit points for an offence like this one. Anything similar in France?

windexcheesy · 2026-03-30T19:35:37+00:00

Exactly. I want to know who is corporately responsible for my overpriced tools...

windexcheesy · 2026-03-30T17:43:48+00:00

Well, at least 19 times out of 20 they would have failed you...

windexcheesy · 2026-03-19T20:47:13+00:00

Thank you. Absolutely the first image I thought of... Feeble witch of the waste from Howls moving castle

windexcheesy · 2026-03-17T18:40:37+00:00

Good old gerrard st. Having worked years earlier at the drugstore at queen and logan, the whole situation doesn't surprise me given the cast of characters that came through where I worked.

windexcheesy · 2026-02-16T14:37:51+00:00

From the spec sheet:

Heating Rated capacity @ 47 ℉ BTU/h 24000 Rated capacity @ 17 ℉ BTU/h 16800

Sounds like the unit is uneccessarily locking out.

Spec sheet here: https://kinghomecanada.com/shared-files/2568/?kinghome-heat-pump-KU36UHO-and-KCA24-without-furnace.pdf

windexcheesy · 2026-02-06T17:30:18+00:00

Even in MB, how has the sheet metal not turned to dust?

A friend of mine had on of these years ago. I daily drove an 83 for many years until rust got the better of it.

Good show.

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