Water Heater Sacrificial Anode after 94 days use

Wayne

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This anode was new before our winter trip. I am surprised how much of the sacrificial anode has corroded away in such a short time. The water in Arizona tastes like minerals so I'm guessing that's where most of the sacrificing happened. I will put this one back in and use it again.

Has anyone used a spray wand to remove the sediment from the tank? How much did you see come out?

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Previous anode after about 100 days and the water heater sitting full during the warm months.

 
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I think the water is hard everywhere in Arizona. Our little 6 gal. water heater didn't have an anode and I discovered it didn't come with one and supposedly doesn't need it. I used a little spray wand in the heater and didn't get much out. A tip with a 90 degree bend or more to push anything out would work better.
 
I discovered it didn't come with one and supposedly doesn't need it.
I wonder why they say it doesn't need one? I would think the tank would be subject to corrosion like any other water heater.
 
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