Ruud SP11526C Residential Magnesium Anode Rod for Water Heaters
The Ruud SP11526C is a residential magnesium anode rod, a replacement rough-in component used by plumbers and contractors servicing residential water heater tanks. As a sacrificial magnesium anode, this rod is installed inside the water heater tank and is designed to corrode preferentially in place of the steel tank lining, helping extend the useful service life of the tank it is installed in. This is a maintenance and service part for the trade, intended for technicians replacing a worn or depleted anode during routine water heater servicing rather than a decorative or point-of-use fixture.
Key Features
- Magnesium Construction: Manufactured from magnesium, a metal commonly used in sacrificial anode rods for its corrosion characteristics in residential water heater tanks.
- Sacrificial Anode Function: Installed inside the water heater tank to attract corrosive elements in the tank water, helping protect the tank's steel lining from rust and deterioration over time.
- OEM-Matched Replacement Part: Identified by Ruud part number SP11526C for use as a direct service replacement on compatible residential water heater models.
- Residential Application: Sized and configured for residential water heater tank service rather than commercial or industrial tank installations.
- Service & Maintenance Part: Intended for plumbers and service technicians performing scheduled anode inspection and replacement as part of routine water heater maintenance.
Technical Specifications
- Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.
Typical Applications
- Residential Water Heater Tank Servicing
- Anode Rod Replacement and Maintenance Calls
- Water Heater Tank Corrosion Protection
- Plumbing Service and Repair Work
- New Water Heater Installation Support Parts Inventory
Why Ruud?
Ruud is a recognized manufacturer in the water heating trade, and the SP11526C magnesium anode rod is offered as a matched OEM service part for compatible residential water heater tanks. Stocking genuine Ruud replacement anodes helps plumbers and service technicians keep tank maintenance work consistent with the original equipment design of the units they service.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- RUU-20260924
- Product Type:
- Anode Rod
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Water Heater Parts
- Product Material:
- Magnesium