Bradford White BW-224-47782-12* Magnesium Anode Rod

Product Description

The BRADFORD WHITE BW-224-47782-12* is a magnesium anode rod designed to protect the inner lining of a water heater tank from corrosion. The rod works through sacrificial electrochemical action, gradually depleting itself so that the steel tank walls are not attacked by dissolved minerals and oxygen in the water supply. It installs via a hex-head fitting with a 0.75 inch NPT connection and measures 52 inches in length, making it a full-length replacement suited for tall storage-tank water heaters. Licensed plumbers and water heater service technicians perform this replacement as part of routine preventive maintenance.

This anode rod is specified for the Bradford White model M3ST200R5A water heater, a residential storage-tank unit. Anode rod replacement is a standard maintenance task that extends tank service life by several years when performed on a recommended schedule, typically every three to five years depending on local water chemistry. Hard water and water softener systems can accelerate rod depletion, making periodic inspection especially important in those applications.

Key Features

• Magnesium composition provides active sacrificial protection in most residential water conditions
• 0.75 inch NPT hex-head fitting allows installation with standard socket tools
• 52 inch length suits tall residential storage-tank water heater configurations
• OEM-specified part for Bradford White model M3ST200R5A
• Sacrificial design protects tank steel lining from corrosion and pitting

Compatibility

Specified for the Bradford White model M3ST200R5A water heater. Verify tank model number and anode port thread size before ordering to confirm fitment.

Installation Notes

Anode rod replacement is performed by a licensed plumber or qualified water heater technician. Before servicing, shut off the cold water supply and disconnect or turn off the energy source — gas valve to pilot or electricity to the heating elements. Relieve tank pressure through the temperature and pressure relief valve before loosening the anode fitting. A breaker bar or impact driver and a 1.0625 inch socket are typically required to break a seized rod free; avoid thread damage by applying penetrating lubricant to a stubborn fitting before applying force.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Magnesium
• Connection Type: 0.75 inch NPT Hex
• Length: 52 inches

Standard Information

• Brand: BRADFORD WHITE
• Manufacturer Part Number: BW-224-47782-12*