Magnesium anode G3/4″
Magnesium anode G3/4″ – it's a metal rod, designed to protect water heaters from corrosion. Installed inside the water tank, it attracts corrosive elements, redirecting their impact from the inner surface of the tank to the anode itself. This process helps extend the life of the water heater., because the anode is sacrificed, not a tank.
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The Importance of Magnesium Anodes in Water Heaters
Water contains minerals and impurities, which can accelerate corrosion in the water heater tank. Magnesium anode acts as a sacrificial element, preventing damage to the tank by these corrosive elements. Without a good anode, the tank becomes vulnerable to corrosion., which can lead to leaks, loss of efficiency and costly repairs or replacements.
How Magnesium Anode Works?
When a magnesium anode is installed in a water heater, he is undergoing a process, known as galvanic corrosion. The composition of the anode allows it to corrode faster, than the tank itself, attracting corrosive elements, present in water. Sacrificing yourself, anode prevents corrosion on the tank, maintaining its structural integrity.
Benefits of Using Magnesium Anode
- Cost effective solution: Installing a magnesium anode – it is a cost-effective preventive measure compared to potential costs, associated with damage to the water heater due to corrosion.
- Easy Installation: Magnesium anode designed for easy installation. It is usually screwed into a special hole in the tank., which makes it very accessible.
- Long lasting protection: When properly installed and maintained, a magnesium anode can provide long-term corrosion protection., guaranteeing efficient operation of your water heater for a whole year.
The magnesium anode exhibits its properties when water is first added. When water is added to the heating system, to raise the required pressure, this is the moment when the reaction occurs – the released oxygen leads to oxidation of the magnesium anode and only when it is completely destroyed do the internal walls of the storage tank or boiler begin to oxidize.
In conclusion, it should be noted, that the magnesium anode is an essential component to protect your tank from corrosion. Sacrificing yourself, anode prevents tank corrosion, prolonging its service life and saving you from costly repairs. Easy to install and long lasting protection, provided by magnesium anodes, make them a cost effective solution to keep your tank running efficiently.
Features
| Hole diameter | G3/4 |
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