Thanks for the info. Im about to do the same thing except with a Air impact wrench.
@DIYWithIndi10 ай бұрын
The links to the tools are below. Craftsman Impact Wrench - amzn.to/3TE3FWL Dewalt 1-1/16 inch impact socket - amzn.to/3NHf58t 1/2 inch Breaker Bar - amzn.to/4azyUIp Water Heater Anode Rod - amzn.to/477bnMh Magnesium Anode Rod - parts.ruud.com/en/product/RPD-AP14907C
@WayneB-rv1xs9 ай бұрын
Last week I bought a Harbor Freight 110 volt impact and a 1-1/16 inch socket, my first mistake was I had mistakenly picked up a 12 point socket like you had and it spun the edge of both anode nuts clean off, I went and exchanged it for a 6 point and the first anode completely stripped the nut inside of the socket and the second would not budge after running the impact for many minutes and even using a long 1/2 inch breaker bar that was BENDING while I had a 2x4 to stop the tank from spinning, the tank is only 5 years old I had to throw in the towel and say the hell with it. Yes I was pissed. 😡
@DIYWithIndi9 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that you had trouble with a 5 year old tank. Yes, use a 6 point 1-1/16 inch socket instead of a 12 point socket. I used an impact socket so it can sustain the impact wrench. I had to run the impact for few minutes in bursts by pressing with both hands so it does not strip.
@jamesrecknor67526 ай бұрын
That's a job for a 3/4 inch breaker bar
@arkrainfloodАй бұрын
i feel your pain. i had tried using penetrating oil then applying ice to the bolt then using an impact wrench....no go. i will attempt next time applying dry ice to the anode head then use the impact wrench. btw, it is a rheem w.h. i should have loosened the anode when first installed instead of waiting 2 years, but i never encounter this situation before.
@bonniedavis90766 ай бұрын
Wonderful video much thx 😊.
@mdangelo1209502 ай бұрын
what setting did you use on your impact drill? I'm concerned about too much spped/impact and don't want to strip the threads and accidentally destroy the water tank
@DIYWithIndi2 ай бұрын
For any stuck bolt including this one, I start with a middle setting for the impact. Usually that is either 3 or 4 on mine. You can start lower and then increase it if needed. But usually the first few impacts are going to loosen the bolt. Very important, use a 6 point socket and not a 12 point socket. The 6 point will not strip the threads.