I changed out both elements in my electrc water back in late August. Had to change the bottom one out again today.

  • @atlas@sh.itjust.works
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    1 month ago

    The sacrificial anode is there to protect the steel tank. It lasts a long time. This is a hard water problem as everyone else is saying, and a water softener would solve the issue.

    *Edit: check the very bottom of your tank since you have the elements out. It most likely has a pile of calcium and other minerals sitting on the bottom.

    -a plumber