What do the numbers on a tire mean? The DOT number appears on the sidewall of all tires intended for sales in the U.S., and designates the location of manufacture, the week and year of production, and the specific tire.
Water heater anode rod or sacrificial anode is the important component part with only one purpose; to protect metal tank from corrosion. Use this article to learn how to replace the anode, installation tips, how it works, about different types and when to use each one.
The thermocouple looks like a thick, solid copper wire screwed into the gas valve on the water heater. The pilot flame heats the tip of the thermocouple, causing it to generate a minute electrical current at low voltage, which provides power to an electric valve that controls the flow of gas to the main burner.