Kristen /kris-ten/ [2 sylls.] as a girls' name is pronounced KRISS-ten. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Kristen is  follower of Christ . Variant of Christine; combined form of Kirsten and Kristina. See also Christen and Kirsten.
Instructions. Clamp the stainless steel rod into the vise with the area you need to bend resting against the side of the vise. Put on your safety glasses and leather gloves.Light the oxy-acetylene torch with the striker and set the torch to a neutral flame that does not emit any soot and has a constant blue glow.oosen the vise to release the bent stainless steel rod and place the bend into the bucket of cold water to cool off the steel. Clean the area of the bend with the 400-grit sandpaper to remove any oxidation from the surface of the rod.
Buy a new anode rod at a home center or online (see sources below). Install a flexible rod if you have less than 44 in. of clearance above your heater (Photo 2). Turn on the water, the power or gas, and burp the air from the system. Check the condition of your anode rod every three years. If the hex head is set below the top of the heater, you'll need a 1-1/16-in. socket to reach it.