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It's time for me to check/replace my Rheem 55 gallon water heater's anode rod. The old rod came out pretty easily but on an angle before it hit the roof above the heater - but I was able to get it out. It was pretty 'chewed' up and needed to be replaced, but still doing its job so I felt very...

How can you tell the difference between an aluminium anode rod vs a magnesium anode rod? I have an old "new" anode rod that I no longer recall if it is aluminium or magnesium. Is there an easy way to tell? I prefer magnesium as it should give better protection and also is better for your...

Question about the B&G series 100 pump: Is it possible for the pump to lose its ability to pump even though the motor is running fine? I am asking because my hot water circulation is no longer working and I have ruled out air lock and other obstructions. The pump just seems to no longer pump...

I received two gaskets part numbers: P04080 and P80815 for the front bearing side and body. Can anyone tell me which part number goes with the thicker gasket? I received both of these today with no part number marked on the bag. I have no idea which one is which. All I can tell is one...

I have two gate valves which isolate my hot water circulation pump (B&G series 100). They are starting to leak (very slow drip - drip) and I am thinking I should replace them. Would I be better off to use brass ball valves or just replace the existing gate valves (not sure of the metal)...

I use a bell & Gossett series 100 hot water circulating pump to maintain hot water at the tap. The pump is set to come on in the morning and run until the thermocouple shuts it off after the pipe gets hot. The pump is attached and mounted by the hot water tank drain valve. Hot water is...