Anode Guard

Most gas, electric and solar hot water heaters are fitted with a replaceable magnesium or aluminium anode rod which was installed by the manufacturer to prevent the tank from rusting (corroding) during the warranty period. The original anode normally lasts 4-7 years, after which time the heater rapidly starts to rust.
Anode Guard have the answer – replace the anode cheaply and quickly, extending the life of the heater. Not many people know this, so they end up forking out $1500+ to replace their whole system when it rusts out…crazy. Our answer to your dilemma is a simple FREE inspection, and correctly fitted replacement anode once every 4-5 years. It’s easy to save yourself the cost and hassle of replacing a hot water system that corrodes away (as they all will).  You’ll see for yourself if it needs replacement or not and let you decide when, or if, it should be replaced

Anode Guard – All about anodes

These are the undisputed facts…the facts and nothing but the facts. Every brand of mains pressure storage heaters with enamel (glass) lined tanks is fitted with between one and two anodes, to ensure corrosion cannot take place during the warranty period. These can last for as little as 2-5 years (dependent on water quality) before being expended, and thereafter allowing corrosion of the cylinder to commence.

IMPORTANT NEWS FOR ELECTRIC STORAGE HOT WATER CYLINDER OWNERS SOLAR OR HEAT PUMP

As from July 2009 electric storage hot water cylinder owners in most cases will have to change to either solar, gas or a heat pump when their exisitng hot water system needs replacing. If you change to solar or a heat pump these system range from $4000+ for a heat pump installed or $5000+ for a solar hot water system. Upon installation you will be able to claim relevant rebates so at the moment you will be allright, however in the future you will be up for the full cost yourself. Many belief that when the rebates stop the price of the units will come down, but if you paid around the $1500 before to have a cylinder replaced I don't think a manufacturer will drop the price by $ 2000 for a heat pump or a solar system. All I'm saying is look after your investment, in many cases we found that if you spent $ 160 every 4 years for a standard anode replacement you can extend the life of the cylinder in some cases even threefold. Give us a call or sent an Email with your queries.