{"product_id":"water-heater-magnesium-anode-rod","title":"9.25\" x 3\/4\" NPT Thread  Water Heater Magnesium Anode Rod - For Suburban \u0026 Atwood RV Water Heaters- 2 Pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003e9.25\" Magnesium Anode Rod for RV Water Heaters - Pack of 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSacrificial Corrosion Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically designed to corrode in place of your water heater's steel tank, effectively neutralizing the \"rotten egg\" smell and preventing tank-killing rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Grade Magnesium Alloy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured from premium magnesium, which is more reactive and efficient at protecting the tank lining than standard aluminum-zinc alternatives, especially in varying water hardness conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated 3\/4\" NPT Hex Head:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a standard 3\/4-inch National Pipe Thread (NPT) fitting that utilizes a 1-1\/16 inch socket for easy removal and installation during seasonal maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank-Life Extension:\u003c\/strong\u003e By absorbing the electrolysis process, these rods prevent pinhole leaks and structural failure, potentially doubling the lifespan of your RV's water heating system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces \/ Cross-Reference Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 232767.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified Cross-References:\u003c\/strong\u003e 233514, 233516, 12-0008, 87711, 232768.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Equivalents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suburban 232767, Camco 11523, Marty’s 232767.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Specification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.25\" Length, 3\/4\" NPT Threads, Magnesium Construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anode rod is the industry standard for specific RV and camper water heater brands. Key compatible models include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuburban Water Heaters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits nearly all Suburban 6, 10, and 12-gallon models (e.g., SW6D, SW6DE, SW10DE, SW12DE).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMor-Flo:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with specific legacy Mor-Flo RV water heating units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAtwood (Aftermarket):\u003c\/strong\u003e While most Atwood tanks are aluminum and typically use a nylon plug, this 3\/4\" NPT rod fits specific aftermarket setups or models modified to require tank protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eALWAYS\u003c\/strong\u003e verify your thread size before installation. Most Suburban models use 3\/4\" NPT, while standard Atwood-specific drain ports are often 1\/2\" NPT.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual Inspection:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is highly recommended to inspect the rod every 12 months. If more than 75% of the magnesium has been eaten away, it’s time for a change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisible Core Wire:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you can see the thin steel wire running through the center of the rod, the magnesium is depleted and no longer protecting your tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoul Odor:\u003c\/strong\u003e A \"rotten egg\" (sulfur) smell in your hot water often indicates a spent or heavily calcified anode rod that can no longer neutralize bacteria and minerals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Pitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the rod looks like it has been \"chewed on\" or has deep craters, it is working correctly but is reaching its end of life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety First:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCRITICAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turn off the water supply and ensure the water is \u003cstrong\u003eCOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e. Relieve the pressure by opening the pressure relief valve before unscrewing the old rod to avoid a \"geyser\" of hot water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse Teflon Tape:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePRO TIP:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wrap the 3\/4\" threads with 3 to 5 turns of PTFE (Teflon) tape in a clockwise direction. 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