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Title: 1997 Monterey draining water heater?
Post by: JenniferMcCarthy on October 13, 2019, 03:45:36 PM

We are getting the Beaver ready for winter storage. My husband had a lot of trouble getting the drain cap off the water heater. When he did this is what came out... img][/img is this normal? He didn't give me a lot of info so I hope I provided enough. Thanks. Jennifer

Title: Re: 1997 Monterey draining water heater?
Post by: Stan Simpson on October 13, 2019, 03:49:38 PM

It appears, for some reason, your picture didn't post.

Title: Re: 1997 Monterey draining water heater?
Post by: Bill Sprague on October 13, 2019, 05:07:09 PM

I don't see the picture either.  But it is normal for sediment to flush out of the tank style water heaters. 

That said, there are differences.  I think one brand is made with an aluminium tank and the other with steel.  Corrosion protection and sediment reduction works differently in each.  If your RV's water heater is an Atwood than it does not require an Anode Rod (pictured above) If it is a Suburban Water heater than in all likelihood it does require an Anode Rod.