Heater Al. Anode: health problem

Categories: Plumbing

I ordered new A.O. Smith 75 water heater. I checked the specs and noticed, that it is equipped with the aluminum anode. But intake aluminum will deposit this aluminum in my brain. Should I replace the anode to magnesium right away? Also I have the 15 y/o A.O. Smith heater and I tried to unscrew anode there. It was welded in place. Can I do something on the new water heater right now to simplify the procedure of anode change in the future. e.g. can I put some car anti seize compound on the anode threads?

By bobjohn | 01/30/2009 1:39 PM