[Shop-talk] Anode for compressor

[Susan and Jack]

I have an old magnesium hot water heater anode that has the top third eaten
away.  The bottom two thirds are in decent shape.  I'm debating trimming off
the excess (formerly internal) steel rod and top fittings and dropping it
into my horizontal, 30 gallon compressor tank.  

My thought is that the long rod will settle along the bottom of the tank in
good contact with a significant length of the tank, protecting the tank from
internal rust.  While I do drain the tank regularly, I figure the addition
of the magnesium anode rod can only help, there should be no downside.

Does this make sense or is it a waste of time? 

Thanks in advance,

Jack

 

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