Bradford white re350s6-1ncww anode access

[cmjb13]

Just had a 15 year AO Smith replaced with a Bradford White re350s6-1ncww.

For future reference, I was trying to identify where to access the anode.

Unless I’m mistaken, this model apparently has the anode built into the hot side.

I’m not familiar with the type of plumbing connection used (see attached picture)

Is there a way to twist and/or slide the gold piece up and move the copper pipe above aside to remove the anode rod?

 

[TomFOhio]

It looks like you are going to have to cut the pipe above the fitting. That looks like a pro press female adaptor. The anode on a
Bradford White is part of the hot side nipple like you thought.