1. First, look at the instructions of your own water heater, and then look at the drain outlet according to the instructions. Write down the brand and model of the water heater. Input magnesium rods on the large platform online, and there will be countless sellers. It is better to choose manufacturers and stores with high sales. Select magnesium rods according to the model number of the water heater. After communicating with customer service, confirm, place an order to purchase, and wait for the receipt of goods, Generally, it will arrive in 3-5 days.
2. Disassembly and assembly tools: slotted screwdriver, cross screwdriver, m12 socket wrench (buy magnesium rod and send tools);
3. Water tools: 2 water basins, 1 large bucket;
4. Cleaning tools: mops, dusters, etc.
5. When starting the replacement work, first close the water valve, find the drain outlet, study the removal method, unscrew the fixing screws with a cross screwdriver, remove the plastic cover of the drain outlet, and then use a slotted screwdriver to tie a circle along the size of the drain outlet (take a small round insulation material). At this time, you can see the nut at one end of the magnesium rod, and use a socket wrench to unscrew the magnesium rod (the curved end), Pay attention to the sewage, connect two pots alternately, and then pour into the bucket. After the water is completely discharged, pull out the place accessible to the drain outlet, open the water valve, flush the water heater, until the water left by the drain outlet is clean, and close the water valve.
6. Compare the removed magnesium rod with the new one. If there is no big difference, you can continue to use the old magnesium rod. Otherwise, you must replace it.
7. It is easy to reinstall. First, use a socket wrench (the straight end) to screw the magnesium rod to the outlet of the drain outlet (it is easy and easy to explain that the installation is correct, and if it is weak, it needs to be screwed again), boil the water valve, fill water, and insist on whether the drain outlet is installed well (without water leakage). Then place the round insulation material, cover the drain outlet cover, and tighten the fixing screws with a cross screwdriver.