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Water Tank Anode. Use Dynamite or C4 Explosives?

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It won't budge. Would an impact wrench(smaller, less torque) be safe to use? I fear ripping the boss out of the tank wall. Am I being too paranoid?

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Have you tried a torch?

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Well, I could, but the head is a little recessed and surrounded by insulation, which looks like fiberglass, and would get a little cooked. Hmmmm.......

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Penetrating solvent, like Rust Buster?

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I have some PB Blaster, will give it a try.

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