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.
Anode rods cause hot water odor. Q. Regarding your recent article, I also have a rotten egg smell in my hot water caused by a new water heater. When I contacted the manufacturer, it mentioned that removing the anode rod would eliminate the problem, but said that would void the warranty on the unit.