• modus@lemmy.world
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      3 hours ago

      How long are they supposed to last? I have an extra because the guy who sold me the heater convinced me to upgrade from the factory model. He said the stock ones failed too early. It wasn’t a huge cost and I didn’t know enough about it to doubt him so I just did it.

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        It really depends on the properties of the water where you live. I have lived places that needed replacing every 2 years and I have lived places where it was still fine after 20 years. You’ll know when it’s time to swap it, it will look like shit.

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      11 hours ago

      I feel like the sediment would bury the element well before the anode becomes an issue. I’m just imagining this person doesn’t flush it either.