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what does a powered anode do?
A Powered Anode substitutes the sacrificial Aluminum Anode with a titanium rod that is supplied with a low voltage direct current (D/C) charge from an external Power Supply. The electron discharge from the Anode moves through the water in the tank. Any metal that is exposed within the tank receives these electrons, thereby preventing corrosion.
How does this device stop hot water odor?
All Powered Anodes will stop the Rotten-Egg Smell by removing the Aluminum Anode Rod and installing the system. The Aluminum Rod is often the culprit as it reacts with non-chlorinated water to produce hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) gas which is the ‘rotten egg’ smell. By replacing the Aluminum Anode Rod with a Powered Anode, the odor typically disappears within a few hours.
The benefits of our powered anode.
Odor: Rotten egg odor vanishes within hours.
Sediment: Sediment is eliminated since the sacrificial Anode has been removed and waist no longer falls to the tank bottom as it deteriorates.
Maintenance: Our Titanium Anode is a permanent replacement even when used in brackish (high salinity) water since they do not react with water.
Efficiency: Our system uses just a few cents of electricity per day.
Applications: Our system is compatible with natural gas, electric, propane, solar and secondary holding tanks from 10 to 110 gallon sizes.
What are the parts of a Powered anode?
Power Supply: The Power Supply is responsible for sending Positive Charged D/C electrons to the Anode.
Anode: The Anode distributes Positive Charged electrons into the tanks water which has a Negative Charge. Any area of the tanks carbon steel interior that is exposed, the Positive Charged electrons from the Anode are absorbed thus stopping corrosion.
Why Is the Water Tank Tec System Superior to Other Brands?
Our Brand has 604 eBay reviews & 163 on Amazon since 2017. The brand to the right currently sells 2 thousand units per month and has over 7 thousand reviews.
We don’t buy sponsored ads on Amazon or eBay, we don’t ship Amazon Prime, we don’t buy Amazon videos or buy Amazon pay-per-click ads to drive our products price up and we certainly do not post false comments about what our product will & will not do, just the facts.
Water Tank Tec invests its money in engineering our product, not ad campaigns. Our system is true ICCP corrosion protection since 1997.
How Our system delivers electrons to the anode.
The below video represents how our Engineered Powered Anode performs.
How white label brands erode consumer trust.
As of November 21, 2025, there are 35 Powered Anode brands on the market, with prices ranging from $179.95 down to $35.99. In many cases, a seller will simply import multiple brands from various overseas factories, list them under different names, price points, and images.
Misleading Claims: Vendors often present statements that are outright false to market their products. While consumers may be unaware at first, when they eventually find themselves replacing a leaking tank, it casts a shadow over ICCP technology, labeling them as mere snake oil when in fact this proven technology is effective when the right Controller and Anode are utilized as a matched system.
A $159.95 Powered Anode is not a magical Powered Anode. This brand is shown 29 times on Amazon pages the seller pays for. Consumers are merely funding this brand's assertive marketing strategy. Conversely, a $34.19 Powered Anode is simply a marketing gadget and nothing more.
Why water tank tec is a trusted brand that works as described.
Our product is an engineered solution we build from scratch, not a mass produced then-rebranded product. Our system is purpose-built to extend the life of your home’s water heater tank for years beyond the factory warranty, which is why homeowners and professionals have trusted us since 1997.
Nearly three decades later, our mission remains the same: deliver a reliable, high-performance product that protects your investment and keeps your water heater tank intact from corrosion.
what exactly are White Label Powered Anodes?
One factory, multiple Powered Anode styles & prices.
Below are 2 identical White Label Brands. The cheaper brand uses the very same Power Supply/Anode as the higher priced brand.
Advantage of White Label Powered Anodes to the buyer:
A large OEM factory produces multiple styled Powered Anodes and offers them to the public on their website.
At the buyers request, custom box logos can be added for a fee.
The product is then dropped shipped to the sellers location for listing on various websites such as Amazon, eBay etc.
This saves the buyer thousands of dollars from developing, prototyping and testing their own Powered Anode system.
Disadvantages to the Seller:
Low Quality Control. The buyer relies on the manufacturers Power Supply Controller.
Limited Ability To Innovate. You can only sell what the manufacturer produces.
Competition. You may be competing directly with others selling the same Product. Online marketplaces (Amazon, eBay, etc.) intensify this competition.
Disadvantage to Consumer:
The seller is required to develop a marketing campaign to make their product stand out without any ICCP system knowledge.
The seller will boost product claims that may not accurately represent the products capability.
Limited details concerning the product's Power Supply as their product is essentially the same as other brands.
What generic White Labels Brands Cost the buyer.
After posting the below screen shot on this website, Shenzhen Tengwang Electronics Co., LTD no longer lists the boxed Powered Anode shown below.
Electronics: The heart and core of an ICCP System.
Below are the electronics of our system vs a $149.95 - $179.95 brand. Pushed in electrical components then hand soldered are what one can expect from a generic Power Supply.
Water Tank Tec control boards are assembled by robots in a ISO 9001 accreditation facility, specializing in the production of computer electronics, televisions, and various other high-quality electronic board applications. This is why we warranty our product for as long as you own it.
Generic Powered anodes Return on investment.
Regardless of the number of Amazon reviews one may see, generic Powered Anodes are not the answer, as demonstrated in the explanation below.
1. Lack of Proper Engineering and Testing.
White-Label products copy a basic design (titanium rod + power supply) but lack the electrical calibration and proper electronic components needed within the Power Supply for effective ICCP tank monitoring.
A Powered Anode must be precisely controlled and consistent to actually protect the steel tank from corrosion.
2. No Long-Term Corrosion Protection Due To The Power Supply Electronic Components.
Cheaper units only address odor (by stopping hydrogen sulfide production).
These boards will not generate or regulate the correct protective across the full tank interior - meaning the steel liner is still rusting away slowly. Within 1-5 years the water tank will show signs of failure by discolored water on the hot water side.
Water Tank Tec features a Power Supply that includes both a Green/Red LED indicator and an Audible Buzzer, which activates if the Voltage or Current to the Anode fails. This unique feature is not available in any other brand on the market.
The electronics of White Label Brands are displayed below from the most expensive to the least expensive.
Epoxy Resin Anode leaks.
The images below illustrate what many homeowners never see: the hidden weaknesses of White-Label Powered Anodes. When these units rely on epoxy-resin sealing, leaks are only a matter of time. The problem isn’t the brand name, it’s the flawed design that has been built into the product from the very beginning.
White Label Brand Leaks.
Epoxy sealed anodes and their propensity to leak.
This type of water seal is known as potting (epoxy resin) since the V-shaped Anode cannot use an O-ring. Water heater temperature swings cause embitterment and micro-cracking, degrading the seal. Because epoxy bonds poorly to stainless steel, leakage becomes likely.
This type of Powered Anode design has been used for years under the assumption that while some units will leak, the majority will not. Such a philosophy is unacceptable in modern manufacturing practice thus should never be used in a Powered Anode application.
This is why Water Tank Tec uses a pressure silicon pressure seal.
Our Power Supply vs others in real working conditions.
Lets put a faulty Anode in the water tank and connect it to our system as well as the 2 brands below. The outcome is what one can expect from a $5.00 generic Wall Adapter Power Supply.
The test.
How does our system function when installed?
Where is the anode located?
All American water heaters have an anode rod that can be removed. Bradford White, however, uses a ‘nipple’ anode meaning it does not have a port rather it is on the Hot water side of the tank. This replacement is shown on this site further down on the page. Once the Anode Port is found, remove the plastic cover, and foam insulation. Once the Anode is located, use a 1-1/16 inch 6 point socket to extract the previous anode. With the same socket, screw our anode in the same location.
Water tank Tec Standard vs recessed installation.
Below are 2 alternatives for installation. If the anode port is recessed (higher efficiency tanks) we provide a free extension rod that screws onto our anode allowing for wire connection points.
Click here for our PDF installation Instructions.
My Anode wont break loose or Bradford White installation.
Some factory anodes can be tough to remove. If you strip the bolt off or simply cant break it loose, you can purchase the below parts for less than $10.00 and install it on the Hot water side of the tank as shown below. This installation will also work with the Bradford White tanks installed on the HOT water side. Keep in mind, always flush the water tank before or after installing our product. This will remove any debris of of the old Anode and any limescale accumulation.
Correct Installation of Bradford white or alternative anode location.
Does a Powered Anode void the tank warranty?
Our properly engineered ICCP system will protect the water tank from internal corrosion therefore there would be no need for a warranty claim other than a failed heating element.
If you actually read brands warranty (most of us don’t) the manufacture will not cover the following: The water heater replacement is requested for reasons of noise, taste, odor, Discoloration or Rust.
With the above being said, our best advice is to dismiss what ‘may’ happen and install our system. We have never, to this date, had a complaint of a tank leak failure when our system was installed in a healthy tank (no rust-colored flush water).
Can a Powered Anode Destabilize the calcium molecule?
No.
A brand that costs $149.95 up to $179.95 will tell you their product does indeed ‘break up the calcium molecule’ using a generic 1.5Vdc output Wall Adapter Power Supply.
Calcium is not a molecule; it is an ion (Ca²⁺).
No Powered Anode changes the calcium ions. This seller removed the claim 2 weeks after we posted their claim on our website however, still informs the consumers on Amazon Reviews their brand can perform this task.
This is why we post only facts about our product and what it will and won’t do.
Disclaimer - Wrapping up our Product vs other brands Reviews.
Our website spans multiple subject areas but consistently prioritizes technical accuracy. ICCP (powered anode) is a validated and well-characterized electrochemical technology. Any images or claims from other brands are reproduced without modification. We focus on presenting verifiable data and functional analysis to distinguish factual performance characteristics of Powered-Anode systems from promotional messaging. Transparency for consumers is our guiding principle.
Photos Of Our System Installed.
just a few of our customer installation photos, Many thanks!
Bradford White (nipple anodes) installation.
How To Remove Your Nipple Style Anode Rod Click here for a short video
Bradford White and some A O Smith tanks use a nipple type Anode rod. If you can’t find your anode port on top of the heater then you more than likely have a nipple style rod. These replacement Anodes can not be purchased at Lowe’s or Menard's. These Anode Rods must be purchased on-line.
If your water heater has a single nipple style Anode Rod, please see the below diagram to convert your tank and incorporate our system. We do not sell these parts since by the time you add in USPS shipping costs, it would amount to $35.00 to send you $15.00 worth of parts.
Nipple Style anode rod conversion hardware.
Finding Your anode Rod location - removing & extracting. Click on images for helpful notes.
Location Of The Anode Rod Before Ordering our product or purchasing a new Tank.
If you can find the location of your Anode Rod Bolt Top on your existing heater tank, our system can be installed (see above photos). It is advised that if you are purchasing a new water heater that you find the Anode Rod location on their display model. If you can't find the Anode port, ask to see the owners manual. If it is accessible and between 10 to 110 gallons, our product will work in your system. Removing the Factory Anode Rod will require a breaker bar and someone else to steady the tank when removing it.
Helpful Tip On Removing The Factory Anode Rod.
Instead of using thread tape or liquid sealant, the factory chooses to install the Anode Rod using Red Loctite which is a permanent liquid thread sealant and is difficult to remove. Use only a 6 point 1 1/16 socket. Leave the tank full of water or if a new installation, fill the tank full first. The water will help steady the tank. Best results are using a 1/2" breaker bar with a pipe extension. If you have access to an impact wrench, this would be even better. See our customer photos above for removing the foam insulation.
Our Warranty
We offer a lifetime warranty on our Potential Controller. If the LED ever flashes Red, contact us via email: mray@waterodor.com If we cannot resolve the issue together, a new controller will be sent to you free of charge.
Shipping & Delivery Times. All Below Times Are Indiana Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
* All Orders Are Shipped USPS Ground Advantage. You Can Expect 1 to 3 Day Delivery times Anywhere In The USA.
* Shipping: All orders received by 5:00 AM Daylight savings time (DST) Monday - Friday ship the same day.
* Saturday Orders By 5:00 AM Ship Same Day.
What You Will Receive.
1 MMO Ti Coated Tank Sensor Rod.
1 Power Supply Control Module With 8' Power Cord.
1 Stainless Steel Extension Rod ‘If Needed’ For Recessed Anodes (insulation depth thickness).
Simple Installation Instructions.
Returns.
Non-Installation Returns After Purchase: 3 Months. If the anode has been installed, a $35.00 deduction will apply to your refund since we do not resale the anode.
Free 1 - 3 day shipping nationwide In The USA.
Our Product is made within an ISO Certified facility, which ensures quality, consistency and compliance with CE Universal standards.
Always Flush Your Water Heater Once Every Year!
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