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How do powered anodes stop how water odor?
Powered Anodes do not stop hot water odor, or neutralize bacteria as some brands claim. Removing the Aluminum/Magnesium Anode stops hot water odor.
How does a Powered Anode work?
The engineering principle is to create an Electrical Potential difference between the water tank (cathode) and an inert Anode (titanium) powered by a D/C Power Source. The potential difference should be negative enough to draw electrons emitted from the Anode onto the surface of the cathode (water tank casing) then back to the Power Source in a completed circuit. This creates a layer of corrosion protection within the tank. This task is performed by our Proprietary Potential Controller.
A properly engineered ICCP system must determine the proper current density needed for Anode electron emission. If the Anode output current is too high, hydroxy ions will be released at a rate causing the internal protective tank coating to sponge and flake. Low current density will not provide corrosion protection.
The benefits of our powered anode.
Odor: Titanium does not react with water therefore hot water odor vanishes compared to an aluminum Anodes.
Sediment: When the electrons of the Aluminum Anode are emitted, the rod slowly dissolves over time leaving sediment which falls to the bottom of the tank.
Maintenance: Titanium Anodes are a permanent replacement even when used in brackish (high salinity) water since they do not degrade over time.
Efficiency: Our system uses just a few cents of electricity per day.
Applications: Our system is compatible with natural gas, electric, propane, solar and secondary holding tanks. Ultimately, whether you should consider a Powered Anode depends on your specific budget. If you're experiencing issues with corrosion, odor, or sediment in your water heater, a powered anode might be a worthwhile investment.
is a $149.95 - $179.95 powered anode a better value?
The below brand claims to be made in Canada since 2006 when actually it is a $22.50 White Label Brand purchased from Guangdong, China. The importer has their brand name placed on the side of the box. The seller pays $2.45 for the Power Supply, $20.05 for the Anode plus shipping.
When this product is connected to an outlet, the Power Supply sends its maximum rated power to the Anode. The Green Power Supply LED merely indicates that the Power Supply is connected to an AC outlet; the Power Supply is blind to the tanks size and voltage/current needs which is after all, what corrosion protection is.
Below is a video of this brands performance in a real-world environment. Consumers are not always buying what they think they are. purchased for as little as $10.00.
What is a White label brand?
White label brands are manufactured then customized to the buyers request such as packaging, name of product etc.
Why do sellers use white label brands?
The differences between our engineered Potential Controller and a White Label brand Power Supply are shown below. The stark difference can be seen illustrating engineered vs generic. The advantage to the seller is no engineering, prototyping or testing capital investment is needed. The disadvantage is multiple sellers buy the same product from the manufacture which can lead to look-alike brands which common on sites such as Amazon & ebay.
Below are the electronics used by the above White Label brand. This Power supply has no voltage regulation, no electrical potential check, no Red LED showing Anode output failure. The Power Supply is a simple wall adapter unit one uses for LED strip lights, CCD cameras and other low powered devices.
Anode sizes & Designs.
Anode designs by White Label manufacturers are made with the intention of visually attracting buyers. The buyers in turn purchase the product to anticipate that the distinctive design will resonate with potential online consumers.
The Anode is an electron emitter. The most simplistic and effective design is a straight narrow rod. Our titanium Anode is 14.5 inches long using a food-safe-grade silicone pressure seal with nut-bot connection points with a lifespan of 20 + years.
The Matcor commercial system shown below puts the Anode design myth to bed. Used in commercial systems, the Matcor systems effectiveness is accomplished by their potential controller, not the Anode design. Our system uses the same Potential Controller engineering but on a much smaller scale.
Our system vs other brands performance.
The following video showcases 2 brands sold by the same seller. One brand is priced between $149.95 and $179.95, while the Fixodor brand is listed at $89.95. This test was performed on a Westinghouse 40-gallon electric water tank.
We intentionally installed a faulty Anode connected to the below brands Power Supply. The higher priced brand claims their brand will ‘automatically adjust its current’. This video will provide evidence to the contrary. This video shows our systems LED turning Red, the below brands LED remain bright green & blue.
The test.
How does our system function when installed?
Where is the anode located?
All American water heaters have an anode rod that can be removed. Bradford White, however, uses a ‘nipple’ anode meaning it does not have a port rather it is on the Hot water side of the tank. This replacement is shown on this site further down on the page. Once the Anode Port is found, remove the plastic cover, and foam insulation. Once the Anode is located, use a 1-1/16 inch 6 point socket to extract the previous anode. With the same socket, screw our anode in the same location.
Water tank Tec Standard vs recessed installation.
Below are 2 alternatives for installation. If the anode port is recessed (higher efficiency tanks) we provide a free extension rod that screws onto our anode allowing for wire connection points.
Click here for our PDF installation Instructions.
My Anode wont break loose or Bradford White installation.
Some factory anodes can be tough to remove. If you strip the bolt off or simply cant break it loose, you can purchase the below parts for less than $10.00 and install it on the Hot water side of the tank as shown below. The aluminum rod will eventually deplete therefore we recommend flushing the tank within 1 year if this installation is performed. This installation will also work with the Bradford White tanks installed on the HOT water side.
white label powered anode claims true or false?
Destabilizes the Calcium Molecule.
Truth: No Powered Anode can perform this function.
The Corro Protec Powered Anode Will Automatically Adjust Its Current To Provide Optimum Corrosion Protection.
Truth: This brand has no voltage regulator on their circuit board.
Will Remove The Sulfur Smell From Well Or City Water Especially In Hot Water.
Truth: Odor is caused by bacteria. The Aluminum Anode is also a breading ground for odor causing bacteria. Removing it and installing any system stops the odor.
Protects Against All Types of Hard Water, Reduces Limescale and the Impact of Softened Water.
Truth: Hard Water is caused by high calcium minerals naturally present in all water sources. This is the job of a water softener which removes calcium minerals through ion exchange and membrane filtration. A Powered Anode has no effect on softened water.
Softened Water Causes Corrosion, Promotes Sulfate Reducing Bacteria (source of odor).
Truth: Extremely hard water (40 grains per gallon) after softened, adds 228 milligrams of sodium per-quart of water which is equivalent to a slice of white bread. Softened water does not foster bacterial proliferation.
Regardless of the source of the sulfur odor, the Corro Protect Anode Offers a Reliable and Cost Effective Solution for neutralizing it.
Truth: Powered Anodes do not neutralize bacteria nor have any effect on any microorganism growth. The Anode is only an Electron Emitter.
We have highlighted five unsupported claims. Our stance is that if 5 claims are unsupported by science, the validity of all other claims should be questionable.
Does a Powered Anode void the tank warranty?
Our properly engineered ICCP system will protect the water tank from internal corrosion therefore there would be no need for a warranty claim other than a failed heating element.
If you actually read brands warranty (most of us don’t) the manufacture will not cover the following: The water heater replacement is requested for reasons of noise, taste, odor, Discoloration or Rust.
With the above being said, our best advice is to dismiss what ‘may’ happen and install our system. We have never, to this date, had a complaint of a tank leak failure when our system was installed in a healthy tank (no rust-colored flush water).
Cheap vs high priced brands.
The consumer on the left buys a $99.99 brand that didn't work, plans to buy a pricier brand. The consumer will receive the very same system marketed under a different Brand Name. This is why sellers are now blurring their Power Supply information.
Our system vs other brands voltage/current delivery to the anode.
Our system will first check the Electrical Potential of the tank (red line). When this resistance is known, our Power Supply will send the proper amount of voltage/current to the Anode (green line). Generic Power Supplies only send direct voltage/current to the Anode. No Voltage Regulation, no Electrical Potential check.
Small Anode White label examples.
It's disappointing to consider that any buyer might think this product will safeguard their water tank against internal corrosion. The Power Supply is a generic unit with a non-regulated output of 12Vdc 1 amp. This amount of voltage/current will blister/flake the protective spray-on internal lining of the water tank.
The brands below use appliance power supplies used for clock radios, desktop phones, computer modems and the like.
Customer Installation of our system.
Destabilize the calcium molecule?
The brand claims it will ‘break up the calcium molecule’ which is scientifically impossible using a 1.5Vdc 15mA output Power Supply.
This seller removed the claim 2 weeks after we posted it on this website.
epoxy filled anodes, the end result.
The very first Amazon review showed this product leaked. 100 + per month units sold are now shown on Amazon. Authentic Reviews?
It is recommended to refrain from using any Powered Anode that employs this particular type of Anode design. This design is prone to gradual leakage over time, which can lead to damage to the water tank by allowing water to seep into the tank's insulation, thereby saturating it. No commercial ICCP tanks uses this type of Anode which we can say without hesitation it is one of the most poorly engineered products we have ever encountered.
Epoxy sealed RV anode.
epoxy filled v shaped anodes over time.
The image shown below is called Sidewall Shifting. Unfortunately, it was taken down from the Amazon website just 48 hours after it was first posted. Amazon no longer shows consumer postings of leaking anode reviews by this particular brand.
Other results of a leaking anode.
Water infiltrated the insulation cavity and seeped into the outer casing of the tanks, eventually reaching the 220Vac connection panel causing the home circuit breaker panel to trip. This leaked ruined the tanks insulation value
Disclaimer - Wrapping up our Product vs other brands Reviews.
Our homepage features a wide array of topics that we have thoroughly explored. It's crucial to emphasize that the images and editorial remarks concerning other products are not intended to discourage anyone from considering purchasing their product.
This website presents claims other brands make exactly as they are, without alterations to their assertions or images for you the consumer to make a well informed decision.
Photos Of Our System Installed.
just a few of our customer installation photos, Many thanks!
The photos by Hank is a retired NASA engineer. 26.5mA @ 2.7Vdc. Engineered vs White Label: Amazons Best Seller output: 15mA @ 1.5vdc to the Anode.
Do you own a Bradford White water heater? We have just the solution you need for your nipple style applications.
How To Remove Your Nipple Style Anode Rod Click here for a short video
All Bradford White and some AO Smith tanks use a nipple type Anode rod. If you can’t find your anode port on top of the heater then you more than likely have a nipple style rod. These replacement Anodes can not be purchased at Lowe’s or Menard's. These Anode Rods must be purchased on-line.
Our solution is simple, replace their Nipple Style Anode Rod with a $15.00 part conversion and end the internal corrosion problem. You can use brass components which are slightly more expensive but worth the investment. Since our product is made from aircraft quality stainless steel which is a passive metal, you will not have any electrolysis issues on the thread points. We recommend using a quality thread sealant on the brass threads going into the carbon steel tank.
If your tank has a 12 year warranty, you have 2 Anode Rods. 1 replaceable Anode & 1 nipple style Anode. Click here for a factory photo of how they are installed. The only difference between a 6 and 12 year warranty is the number of Anode Rods. 6 year warranty, 1 Anode, 12 year warranty, 2 Anodes.
If your system has 2 anode rods, use this system to eliminate the 2nd rod Click here.
If your water heater has a single nipple style Anode Rod, please see the below diagram to convert your tank and incorporate our system. We do not sell these parts since by the time you add in USPS shipping costs, it would amount to $35.00 to send you $15.00 worth of parts.
Nipple Style anode rod conversion hardware.
Finding Your anode Rod location - removing & extracting. Click on images for helpful notes.
Location Of The Anode Rod Before Ordering our product or purchasing a new Tank.
If you can find the location of your Anode Rod Bolt Top on your existing heater tank, our system can be installed (see above photos). It is advised that if you are purchasing a new water heater that you find the Anode Rod location on their display model. If you can't find the Anode port, ask to see the owners manual. If it is accessible and between 10 to 110 gallons, our product will work in your system. Removing the Factory Anode Rod will require a breaker bar and someone else to steady the tank when removing it.
Helpful Tip On Removing The Factory Anode Rod.
Instead of using thread tape or liquid sealant, the factory chooses to install the Anode Rod using Red Loctite which is a permanent liquid thread sealant and is difficult to remove. Use only a 6 point 1 1/16 socket. Leave the tank full of water or if a new installation, fill the tank full first. The water will help steady the tank. Best results are using a 1/2" breaker bar with a pipe extension. If you have access to an impact wrench, this would be even better. See our customer photos above for removing the foam insulation.
Our Warranty
We offer a lifetime warranty on our Potential Controller. If the LED ever flashes Red, contact us via email: mray@waterodor.com If we cannot resolve the issue together, a new controller will be sent to you free of charge.
Shipping & Delivery Times. All Below Times Are Indiana Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
* All Orders Are Shipped USPS Ground Advantage. You Can Expect 1 to 3 Day Delivery times Anywhere In The USA.
* Shipping: All orders received by 5:00 AM Daylight savings time (DST) Monday - Friday ship the same day.
* Saturday Orders By 5:00 AM Ship Same Day.
What You Will Receive.
1 MMO Ti Coated Tank Sensor Rod.
1 Power Supply Control Module With 8' Power Cord.
1 Stainless Steel Extension Rod ‘If Needed’ For Recessed Anodes (insulation depth thickness).
Simple Installation Instructions.
Returns.
Non-Installation Returns After Purchase: 3 Months. If the anode has been installed, a $35.00 deduction will apply to your refund since we do not resale the anode.
Free 1 - 3 day shipping nationwide In The USA.
Our Product is made within an ISO Certified facility, which ensures quality, consistency and compliance with CE Universal standards.
Always Flush Your Water Heater Once Every Year!
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