I'm sure the anode rod on the Corro-Protec will last over 20 years, but that wall transformer power supply will probably require replacing every 5 years or so. I wouldn't cover up the green light for that reason.

Egg smell can also be high manganese not just bacteria

My AO Smith 50 gal gas water heater was installed 3 1/2 years ago. I drain and flush once a year and have had very little debris come out during the flush. I also wanted to change out the anode rod and be proactive before it caused problems. I started reading and found the Corro-Protec Anode rod and read about the benefits of using it instead of a standard anode. I ordered the Corro-Protec and installed it after a drain and flush. I will tell you USE A INPACT DRIVER !!! instead of a breaker bar as it made it a 10 minute job from start to finish. The warranty of 20 years was enough to install one and I will continue to drain and flush at least once a year, and that "green" light on the plug in is nice to see when I enter the garage. For the price it was worth not having to change it every 4 or so years.

You can also use lead acetate paper to test the cold and hot water for hydrogen sulfide. The gas is dangerous. Chlorinating the water (not to be used for 24 hours afterwards) or using standard drug store hydrogen peroxide help to eliminate sulfur bacteria. If the tank pressure will take it, raising the temperature to 160 degrees Fahrenheit for several hours also can kill the bacteria. A lot of info on the problem and solutions are on line. The gas is flammable and care should be taken not to let the gas accumulate in low or confined spaces.

I had to laugh when you comment that you had to cover up the green LED. (7:08) Then I installed my Corro-Protec anode rod and I now realize you're right, that damn green LED is super bright !!

Benjamin Franklin coined the expression, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cute."

I'm sure glad you started this channel.

I tried this orzo-Protec rod and it worked for about 6 months. Now the odor is back!

Hello... Love the channel! Not sure if you do already... But I'd love to see more on shocking the well with bleach. Do you have any videos on this? Thanks for your time and content 🙂

27mm will substitute for that 1-1/16 socket. For some reason, I do happen to have a 27mm in my toolbox, but no 1-1/16.

Anyone else think $170 for a Corro-Protec is price gouging?

With all this talk about trying to get the old rod out....can one put a small bit of WD 40 or 3 in 1 oil to maybe get it freed up?

Is it a proven technology to extend the lift of the water heater, we don’t have smelly water?

What happens after 20 years? How do you know if it stops working? The smell will return but the tank might be too far gone.

It is hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), David.