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Persuade me on why I should invest in your system.

There is a clear connection between science and technology when it comes to ICCP systems. While any Powered Anode will effectively eliminate the unpleasant odor of hot water by removing the odor-causing Aluminum Anode, the main purpose of an ICCP system is to protect the structure from corrosion, particularly in the case of a water heater tank.

The current market features a variety of manufacturers providing different Anode designs along with various Power Supplies that offer different voltage and current outputs. The Power Supplies used by these companies are generally household units that power devices like clock radios, LED lighting systems, and other small appliances. However, these Power Supplies are not suitable for Powered Anode applications, as they lack the ability to monitor the electrical potential of the structure or to control the voltage and current delivered to the Anode. To guarantee effective corrosion protection, it is crucial to utilize a Power Supply that fulfills these specifications. This website will highlight the advantages of Water Tank Tec and compare our product with other brands.

Where does the rotten egg smell come from?

The source of your smell is caused by a chemical reaction that happens inside your water heater. The typical water heater includes a component called an Anode Rod. This rod is made from Aluminum and or Magnesium and is designed to corrode over time, sacrificing itself to prevent the steel tank from internal corrosion. However, when the Anode reacts with sulfate in the water, it produces hydrogen sulfide gas which is your rotten egg smell. Certain types of other bacteria in the water also contribute to the problem. These bacteria feed on the hydrogen gas produced by the Anode and expel hydrogen sulfide gas as waist thus amplifying the odor.

what does a powered anode do?

What is the function of a Powered Anode?

ICCP (induced cathodic corrosion protection) is the scientific name. Its purpose is to supply a measured voltage/current to the Anode to prohibit the interior structure of the tank from corrosion.

How does this device stop hot water odor?

Powered Anodes do not eliminate the rotten-egg smell as one might assume. The aluminum/magnesium Anode situated in the tank is the source of the odor. Removing this rod will greatly diminish, if not completely eradicate, the rotten-egg smell.

Is Anode Design Important?

The most efficient ICCP Anode conductor is a straight round wire. Although some brands may utilize mesh, spiral, V-shaped, or hollow tube Anode designs, there is no evidence indicating that these designs improve electron emission into the tank.

What is the role of the Power Supply?

Effective corrosion protection depends on the Potential Controller's ability to evaluate the electrical potential of the tank, which subsequently dictates the suitable levels of voltage and current directed to the Anode. Several factors, such as the tank's size and its internal condition, greatly affect the controller's capacity to adjust the voltage as necessary, since two identical 40-gallon tanks may have different potential needs due to elements like aging and water mineral content. There is no ‘universal’ Power Supply for ICCP systems. Other brands simply use off-the-shelf wall adapter Power Supplies.

Water Tank Tec is the most engineered brand on the market made in an ISO 9001 accredited facility. Water Tank Tec focuses on Corrosion Protection. Our system is light years ahead of of competitors for effective corrosion protection and superior engineering which is why we offer a lifetime guarantee on our system.

The benefits of our powered anode.

  • Odor: Titanium does not react with water therefore hot water odor vanishes compared to an aluminum Anodes.

  • 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. Ultimately, whether you should consider a Powered Anode depends on your specific budget. If you're experiencing issues with corrosion, odor, or sediment in your water heater, a powered anode might be a worthwhile investment.

how important is the power supply of a water tank powered anode?

In summary, the electrical potential in an ICCP system (powered anode in this case) is a crucial parameter that determines the effectiveness of corrosion protection. By carefully controlling and monitoring the potential, it is possible to eliminate corrosion on within the water tank, extending its service life. The potential is influenced by the applied current, the electrolyte resistivity of the tanks water, polarization effects, water tank size, and interior coating condition. Regular monitoring is essential to ensure the system's continued effectiveness. Without this regulation, the water tank structure is simply not protected from corrosion.

Water Tank Tec stands out as a leader in the industry, far surpassing any brand available today for the above reasons. Our innovative Potential Controller continuously tracks the voltage/current supplied to the Anode. This level of functionality is simply unattainable with a low-cost wall adapter Power Supply.

One may wonder what the fuss is about the Power Supply, especially since one Amazon brand boasts over 6,000 reviews praising its effectiveness. We often encounter this question, and here’s our most comprehensive response. Any Powered Anode available on the market will eliminate hot water odor, as it involves removing the aluminum Anode to install their system. This is the key selling point and the reviews left. Some consumers call it ‘magical’ not realizing the odor vanishing has absolutely nothing to do with the product they just purchased. These brands typically fail to address the significance of their Power Supply, which is the core component of an ICCP system designed for internal corrosion protection of the tank.

Water Tank Tec stands out as a leader in the industry, far surpassing any brand available today for the above reasons. Our innovative Potential Controller continuously tracks the voltage/current supplied to the Anode. This level of functionality is simply unattainable with a low-cost wall adapter Power Supply.

detailed view of our electronics vs a $149.95 - $179.95 brand.

Although it is easy to gravitate towards a product with thousands of reviews, a review left 2 weeks after purchase only state the hot water is gone. Long term reviews show the real outcome of using a 24Vdc unregulated wall-adapter with no voltage regulation. Below are real are just 3 reviews by real consumers who purchased a $149.95 - $179.95 brand. Yes this product stopped the Hot Water Odor by eliminating the Aluminum Anode which is essentially all this product is doing. A cheaply made $5.00 Power Supply will not provide time proven internal corrosion protection of the water tank.

Our system vs our competitors.

Let us examine a brand costing between $149.95 and $179.95. Their base model is priced at $149.95, suitable for 10 to 39-gallon tanks, featuring a 6-inch Anode Tank Reach and a 15mA Power Supply. Since the majority of consumers have 40-gallon tanks, consumers must pay $10.00 more for their $159.95 system, yet it includes the identical Anode and Power Supply as the model for 10 to 39-gallon tanks. For tanks ranging from 90 to 120 gallons, the price goes up $20.00 to $169.95, which includes a longer Anode, but it utilizes the same Power Supply. The Anode is still only sending the same voltage amount as the $149.95 unit.

We also detected trust issues as well with this brand which claims it is made in Canada however it is actually made overseas by Shenzhen Tengwang Electronics and shipped to the USA and Canada with the buyers logo printed on the box (see below image).

Truth In Advertising.

We uncovered some ad discrepancies worth noting starting with the 20 Year Warranty As Their Ad States: A full replacement warranty is not 20 years rather a pro-rated 5 year warranty. The 20 year warranty is digressive meaning over the Extended Warranty Period (if you send in the warranty card within 90 days of purchase), full coverage is reduced by 5% each year after 5 years. After 15 years, coverage would only be 50% etc. If no warranty card is filed with this brand, the warranty is null and void after 5 years.

Since 1997, Water Tank Tec has offered a Lifetime Warranty on our system with no mail in or warranty gimmicks.

a 149.95 - $179.95 powered anode and their $3.00 power supply.

Below are 2 Powered Anodes sold by the same seller. The are both White Label brands from overseas with the sellers name placed on the Power Supply. Here again, one of these brands claims to be made in Canada since 2006 however they import their Power Supply from Asia. The Alibaba Power Supply shows the proper usage of this type of unit. Employing this kind of Power Supply for a Powered Anode is a poor choice.

Epoxy Resin Anode construction.

We have frequently questioned the rationale behind utilizing a V-shaped Anode for a cylindrical water tank, then encasing that anode in epoxy resin for sealing purposes. The truth is that consumers are drawn to its appearance, perceiving it as durable and long-lasting, despite the fact that this design is fundamentally flawed from an engineering perspective. It is prone to leaks over time, and in some instances, may even fail immediately upon installation.

Water Tank Tec employs a standard industry accepted Anode that is mechanically pressure-sealed and measures 14.5 inches in length, suitable for tank sizes ranging from 10 to 110 gallons. This straightforward engineering approach is sufficient to effectively transfer electrons into the water within the tank for complete internal corrosion protection.

The below photos are from Amazon customers who purchased a $149.95 - $179.95 brand along with lower costing brands using epoxy sealed Anodes. It is not if rather when this design will fail and begin to leak. Unfortunately photos of leaking units lately are swiftly removed from Amazon without hours after posting.

Epoxy sealed anodes vs ours.

what is a White label Powered anode brand?

White label is a selling strategy where a buyer acquires a product from a manufacturer then markets it under their own brand name. The purchaser does not participate in the engineering design or production processes; instead, they simply add their branding to the packaging and in the case of Powered Anode, multiple names, same product. This approach allows the seller to save significant amounts of money and time, often amounting to tens of thousands of dollars in manufacturing expenses.The seller then focuses on advertising and promotion cost.

If the product has an engineering flaw, the seller is sitting on thousands of the products therefore they simply ignore the complaint or refund the buyers money if they take down the negative review. Water Tank Tec is not a White Label brand.

Powered anode seller claims true or false?

Claim: Automatically Adjusts Its Current.

Truth: This brand has no voltage regulator on their circuit board as seen on this site.

Claim: Reduces Limescale.

Truth: No Powered Anodes stop this issue. Limescale is a natural mineral present in all water sources. Softeners reduce it, annual tank flushes clear it.

Claim: Neutralize the odor no mater the source.

Truth: Odor is caused by bacteria. Removing the odor causing Aluminum Anode and proper water tank temperature settings stop hot water odor, not the Powered Anode.

Claim: Water softeners create sulfate bacteria.

Truth: Water softeners do not promote or create sulfate bacteria nor can this product ‘adjust its current’ as claimed.

Claim: Stops air in line and Hydrogen Gas.

Truth: Hydrogen causes corrosion, corrosion does not create hydrogen. Excessive current to the Anode by mismatched Power Supplies will however create hydrogen gas thus creating corrosion.

Claim: ‘Break up the calcium molecule’

Truth: We reserved the most significant claim for last. A Nobel Peace Prize is in order if this is true. Breaking up a calcium molecule with a 15mA Power Supply would require Cold Nuclear Fusion.

Conclusion: It is unfortunate that any brand would make such baseless claims, but this is the nature of advertising, which is why we reveal the discrepancies between the claims and the truth.

Anode designs.

The most simplistic and effective Anode design is a straight narrow Anode. If our engineering tests showed a different design was more effective, we would have implemented it years ago.

The Matcor commercial system shown below puts the Anode design myth to bed. Used in commercial systems, the Matcor systems effectiveness is accomplished by their potential controller, not the Anode design. Our system uses the same Potential Controller engineering but on a much smaller scale.  

Our Power Supply vs others in real working conditions.

How White Label brands perform with a faulty Anode compared to our Water Tank Tec ICCP system.

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.

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).

$99.49 brand vs $149.95 white label manufactured brand.

The consumer on the left buys a $99.99 brand that didn't work, plans to buy a pricier brand which both are generic White Label brands. The consumer will receive the very same system marketed under a different Brand Name. This is why sellers are now blurring their Power Supply information.

An Amazon brand called WISINY shows the HPGUY ($81.99) Power Supply on their overseas Ad, The same 24Vdc 50mA 1.2W output as the Corro Protec brand with a different label name.

Small Anode White label examples.

It's disappointing to consider that any buyer might think this product will safeguard their water tank against internal corrosion. The Power Supply is a generic unit with a non-regulated output of 12Vdc 1 amp. If you like a barbecue, great product to buy. This amount of power will blister the tanks protective lining accelerating corrosion and overheat over time.

The brands below use appliance power supplies used for clock radios, desktop phones, computer modems and the like.

Customer Installation of our system.

Destabilize the calcium molecule?

The brand claims it will ‘break up the calcium molecule’ which is scientifically impossible using a 1.5Vdc 15mA output Power Supply.

This seller removed the claim 2 weeks after we posted it on this website however, still informs the consumer their brand can perform this task. The reality is the tank sediment decreases since you have removed the sacrificial Anode which decays over time and falls to the tank bottom.

Disclaimer - Wrapping up our Product vs other brands Reviews.

Our homepage features a wide array of topics that we have thoroughly explored. It's crucial to emphasize that the images and editorial remarks concerning other products are not intended to discourage anyone from considering purchasing other products rather inform the consumer what they are buying and how it is engineered.

This website presents the claims other brands make as they are, without alterations to their assertions or images.

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Photos Of Our System Installed.

just a few of our customer installation photos, Many thanks!

Do you own a Bradford White water heater? We have just the solution you need for your nipple style applications.

All Bradford White and some AO 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.

Our solution is simple, replace their Nipple Style Anode Rod with a $15.00 part conversion and end the internal corrosion problem. You can use brass components which are slightly more expensive but worth the investment. Since our product is made from aircraft quality stainless steel which is a passive metal, you will not have any electrolysis issues on the thread points. We recommend using a quality thread sealant on the brass threads going into the carbon steel tank.

If your tank has a 12 year warranty, you have 2 Anode Rods. 1 replaceable Anode & 1 nipple style Anode. Click here for a factory photo of how they are installed. The only difference between a 6 and 12 year warranty is the number of Anode Rods. 6 year warranty, 1 Anode, 12 year warranty, 2 Anodes.

If your system has 2 anode rods, use this system to eliminate the 2nd rod Click here.

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.

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