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Camco RV Water Heater Anode Rod - Magnesium - 1/2" Diameter x 4-1/2" Long

Camco RV Water Heater Anode Rod - Magnesium - 1/2" Diameter x 4-1/2" Long

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This magnesium anode rod attracts corrosive elements in your RV's water heater, protecting your tank from corrosion. The 1/2" diameter x 4-1/2" long rod fits Atwood heaters. 1-800-940-8924 to order Camco accessories and parts part number CAM11553 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Camco products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Camco RV Water Heater Anode Rod - Magnesium - 1/2" Diameter x 4-1/2" Long. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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Camco Accessories and Parts - CAM11553

  • RV Water Heaters
  • Anode Rods
  • Magnesium Rod
  • Camco
  • 1/2 Inch Diameter
  • 4-1/2 Inch Long

This magnesium anode rod attracts corrosive elements in your RV's water heater, protecting your tank from corrosion. The 1/2" diameter x 4-1/2" long rod fits Atwood heaters.


Features:

  • Magnesium anode rod attracts corrosive elements in your RV's water heater
    • Protects your tank and elements from corrosion
    • Extends the life of the water heater
  • Fits Atwood heaters
  • Dimensions: 1/2" diameter x 4-1/2" long


11553 Camco Motor Home Water Heater Anode Rod - Magnesium - 1/2 Inch Diameter x 4-1/2 Inches Long





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Video Transcript for Camco RV Water Heaters CAM11553 Review

Speaker 1: Today we're taking a look at the Camco RV water heater anode rod. This magnesium anode rod attracts corrosive elements in your RV's water heater. It's a really neat design. What this is designed to do is protect your tank and elements from corrosion, and overall it really helps extend the life of your water heater. It is designed to fit Atwood heaters, and it has the connection right here to easily replace your half inch pipe thread drain plug. So you remove you half inch pipe thread drain plug and replace it with this anode rod to protect your tank.The overall length measurement ...

I'm just going to stand it up like that and measure the top. We can see that overall it's four and a half inches long. That's going to do it for today's look at the Camco RV water heater anode rod.

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Camco RV Water Heater Anode Rod - Magnesium - 1/2" Diameter x 4-1/2" Long - CAM11553

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (33 Customer Reviews)

This magnesium anode rod attracts corrosive elements in your RV's water heater, protecting your tank from corrosion. The 1/2" diameter x 4-1/2" long rod fits Atwood heaters.

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These rods are a necessary evil and this Camco rod works perfectly.




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Bought this anode rod after seeing the crud come out while draining the hot water tank during winterization. Yup, I was told an anode rod was not necessary, however I'm going to find out for myself.




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Can’t say much about the product since it’s just a anode rod?? but the service was great. Have ordered other items for RV from other suppliers and waited weeks to receive. E trailer took just days.




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Found what I was looking for right off and the shopping was fast. Got just what I wanted. Thanks




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Awesome. Just a replacement drain plug/ Magnesium rod. My old was rusted away.




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Got to use it awhile to see if it will leak.




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Easy and on time like always. Thank you e trailer.




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I will probably order another one next Spring. The one I bought is now pretty well shot, but I do like the item.




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Good folks to deal with.....Got the part in good shape and in good time.
Job well done.




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All items received as described on the website. Easy to order, shipping was timely. Will definitely order from them again.




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product worked great and the shipping was very fast




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haven't installed it yet




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Exactly as advertised




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Simple, practical and worth every penny. Camping neighbors are always asking, "Where can I get one?" ETRAILER.COM !!! First stop, last stop when looking for low-cost upgrades to the camper. Thanks, etrailer.com!




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To stop electrolysis in the water heater,it fit real good. I have a 2000 Alpha gold fifth wheel. 40 foot 18000 gross weight.




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To stop electrolysis in the water heater,it fit real good.




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Recieved product ahead of schedule. Prompt shipping. Very Satisfied. Ordered more products. Tom


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Good. Will order again when needed
Tom - 11/28/2017


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Just what I needed.




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Its a best company and you can find what ever you want in a good price.


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Its working like a new
Abdulaziz Q - 06/04/2017


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I had to get a bushing in order to make it screw in and it worked fine



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  • Will Camco RV Water Heater Anode Rod Work With Atwood Water Heater
    I went to the warehouse and pulled one of the Camco RV Water Heater Anode Rod, part # CAM11553. I took some measurements and have attached a photo of the rod with the measurements noted. The threaded portion of the rod measures just a little over 3/4 inches at .827 inches. You mentioned the plug you pulled from the water heater is 3/4 inch. I called my contact at CAMCO and they told me that this is designed to work with Atwood water heaters so this should work great for you.
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  • Will CAMCO RV Water Heater Anode Rod # CAM11563 Fit Atwood Water Heater
    I called my contact at CAMCO and asked about the Water Heater Anode Rod, part # CAM11563. They said you would want to make sure you can use an aluminum anode rod. The # CAM11553 anode rod I recommended in your earlier question is magnesium and has 1/2 inch NPT threads. The description for the # CAM11563 states it has 3/4 inch NPT threads, and is designed for Suburban (Mor-Flo) heaters. This will not fit in your Atwood water heater as the threads are too big.
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  • Magnesium Water Heater Anode For Atwood Water Heater
    We don't offer Aqua-Pro so haven't heard anything about them and don't have any experience with how they work or fit. There are magnesium water heater anode rods we know for certain work with Atwood water heaters, which are the following: - Camco RV Water Heater Anode Rod - Magnesium - 1/2" Diameter x 4-1/2" Long # CAM11553 or - (10 Gallon Atwood Water Heater only): Camco RV Water Heater Anode Rod - Magnesium - 1/2" Diameter x 9-1/2" Long # CAM11593
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  • Largest Size Anode Rod for Atwood 6 Gallon Water Heater
    The correct anode rod for an Atwood 6 Gallon Water Heater is the Camco RV Water Heater Anode Rod part # CAM11553 which measures 4-1/2" long x 1/2" diameter. There is also a version of this with a built-in drain valve, the part # CAM11533. There are really only two common size anode rods used in the Atwood Water Heaters, 4-1/2" which is for the six gallon tanks and 9-1/2" which is for the ten gallon tanks.
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  • Water Heater Anode Rod Compatibility with Atwood G6A-7 Water Heater
    Atwood Water Heaters like your G6A-7 # AT96110 does not use an anode rod because the tank is made of plastic. There is no need for it as the tank will not corrode. If you want to use one, you can use the Camco RV Water Heater Anode Rod - Magnesium - 1/2" Diameter x 4-1/2" Long # CAM11553 which will fit your G6A-7.
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  • Replacement Anode Rod Options For a RV Water Heater
    The correct Anode Rod is going to be determined by what water heater you have. Unfortunately, your motorhome information does not tell me what water heater you have. The rod that you were looking at, Camco RV Water Heater Anode Rod # CAM11563 works with Suburban (Mor-Flo) heaters. I have listed out the other Anode Rods that we have available below, along with the water heaters they work with. - Camco RV Water Heater Anode Rod # CAM11593 (Fits 10-gallon Atwood heaters) - Camco RV Water...
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  • Thread Size of Electrical Heating Element Adapters For Hott Rod RV Water Heater Conversion
    The Hott Rod RV Water Heater Conversion Kit # DGR6VP includes 2 adapters that replace the Atwood Anode Rod/Drain Plug(1/2" NPT) # CAM11553 and Suburban Anode Rod(3/4" NPT) # CAM11563 for the electrical heating element.
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