ELECTRIC WATER HEATER ANODE

ELECTRIC WATER HEATER ANODE

Protect your water heater before corrosion costs you.

Protect your water heater before corrosion costs you.

Protect your water heater before corrosion costs you.

A powered anode rod engineered to help homeowners reduce tank corrosion, protect water quality, and extend the life of compatible electric water heaters.

A powered anode rod engineered to help homeowners reduce tank corrosion, protect water quality, and extend the life of compatible electric water heaters.

A powered anode rod engineered to help homeowners reduce tank corrosion, protect water quality, and extend the life of compatible electric water heaters.

IonX installs inside your existing tank and plugs into a standard outlet.

IonX installs inside your existing tank and plugs into a standard outlet.

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THE QUIET COST OF CORROSION

THE QUIET COST OF CORROSION

A real tank after years without protection — this is what an unchecked, depleted anode leaves behind.

A real tank after years without protection — this is what an unchecked, depleted anode leaves behind.

Odor warning icon

Rotten-egg odor

Rotten-egg odor

Rotten-egg odor

Sulfur bacteria reacting with a depleting sacrificial rod is the most common cause of smelly hot water.

Sulfur bacteria reacting with a depleting sacrificial rod is the most common cause of smelly hot water.

Sulfur bacteria reacting with a depleting sacrificial rod is the most common cause of smelly hot water.

Discolored water warning icon

Discolored water

Discolored water

Discolored water

Corrosion byproducts and sediment build up in the tank once the original anode is spent.

Corrosion byproducts and sediment build up in the tank once the original anode is spent.

Corrosion byproducts and sediment build up in the tank once the original anode is spent.

Premature tank failure warning icon

Premature tank failure

Premature tank failure

Premature tank failure

Unchecked corrosion is the leading cause of water heater tanks failing years before their rated lifespan.

Unchecked corrosion is the leading cause of water heater tanks failing years before their rated lifespan.

Unchecked corrosion is the leading cause of water heater tanks failing years before their rated lifespan.

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BEFORE YOU BUY

Built and tested to the same electrical safety standard as everything else plugged into your home.

IonX is UL/ETL Listed — independently tested by an OSHA-recognized lab against recognized electrical, fire, and shock-risk standards. [replace sample mark with actual UL file number before publish]

IonX draws a trickle of current — comparable to a nightlight — and is designed and tested for safe, continuous operation in a utility space.

UL certification mark

BEFORE YOU BUY

BEFORE YOU BUY

Built and tested to the same electrical safety standard as everything else plugged into your home.

Built and tested to the same electrical safety standard as everything else plugged into your home.

Built and tested to the same electrical safety standard as everything else plugged into your home.

IonX is UL/ETL Listed — independently tested by an OSHA-recognized lab against recognized electrical, fire, and shock-risk standards. [replace sample mark with actual UL file number before publish]

IonX is UL/ETL Listed — independently tested by an OSHA-recognized lab against recognized electrical, fire, and shock-risk standards. [replace sample mark with actual UL file number before publish]

IonX draws a trickle of current — comparable to a nightlight — and is designed and tested for safe, continuous operation in a utility space.

UL certification mark

IonX draws a trickle of current — comparable to a nightlight — and is designed and tested for safe, continuous operation in a utility space.

UL certification mark
UL certification mark

HOW IT WORKS

HOW IT WORKS

01

Turn off power to the water heater and drain a few gallons.

Turn off power to the water heater and drain a few gallons.

02

Remove the old anode rod and thread in the IonX unit.

Remove the old anode rod and thread in the IonX unit.

03

Plug in the control module and restore power — protection starts immediately.

Plug in the control module and restore power — protection starts immediately.

Professional plumber ready for installation
Professional plumber ready for installation
Professional plumber ready for installation

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

DIY-friendly. Professional-approved.

DIY-friendly. Professional-approved.

DIY-friendly. Professional-approved.

Most homeowners install IonX themselves in under 30 minutes with basic hand tools. Prefer to have it done for you? Any licensed plumber can install IonX in a single visit.

Most homeowners install IonX themselves in under 30 minutes with basic hand tools. Prefer to have it done for you? Any licensed plumber can install IonX in a single visit.

4.8★ 19,000+ Reviews

4.8★ 19,000+ Reviews

4.8★ 19,000+ Reviews

25-Year

25-Year

25-Year

Warranty

Warranty

<30 min

<30 min

<30 min

Install time

UL/ETL

UL/ETL

UL/ETL

Listed

WHAT YOU GET

WHAT YOU GET

01

01

Odor reduction can begin within 24 hours of a correctly completed install.

Odor reduction can begin within 24 hours of a correctly completed install.

02

02

Installs in under 30 minutes with basic hand tools — no electrician required.

Installs in under 30 minutes with basic hand tools — no electrician required.

03

03

No moving parts to wear out — designed to run continuously for the life of the tank.

No moving parts to wear out — designed to run continuously for the life of the tank.

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Compatible with electric water heaters from 10 to 120 gallons.

Compatible with electric water heaters from 10 to 120 gallons.

STANDARD ROD VS. IONX

STANDARD ROD VS. IONX

Standard rod

Standard rod

PuirionX

Corrosion protection

Corrosion protection

Passive, depletes over time

Passive, depletes over time

Active, continuous current

Active, continuous current

Active, continuous current

Lifespan of protection

Lifespan of protection

3–5 years per rod

3–5 years per rod

Designed for tank life

Designed for tank life

Designed for tank life

Maintenance

Maintenance

Replace every 3–5 years

Replace every 3–5 years

None after install

None after install

None after install

Odor control

Odor control

Declines as rod depletes

Declines as rod depletes

Can begin within 24 hrs

Can begin within 24 hrs

Can begin within 24 hrs

Certification

Certification

N/A (passive part)

N/A (passive part)

UL/ETL Listed

UL/ETL Listed

UL/ETL Listed

Cost over 10 years

Cost over 10 years

2–3 rods + labor

2–3 rods + labor

One $149 purchase

One $149 purchase

One $149 purchase

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WHY BUY DIRECT

WHY BUY DIRECT

Why buy from PuirionX instead of a marketplace listing.

Why buy from PuirionX instead of a marketplace listing.

Guaranteed genuine

Guaranteed genuine

No counterfeit or knockoff risk — every unit ships direct from PuirionX.

No counterfeit or knockoff risk — every unit ships direct from PuirionX.

Direct warranty

Direct warranty

Register and claim your warranty with us directly — no reseller in between.

Register and claim your warranty with us directly — no reseller in between.

Bundle pricing

Bundle pricing

Multi-tank discount pricing — [pending final business decision].

Multi-tank discount pricing — [pending final business decision].

Direct support

Direct support

Reach our install support team directly if something doesn't fit.

Reach our install support team directly if something doesn’t fit.

COMPATIBILITY CHECK

COMPATIBILITY CHECK

What brand is your water heater?

This helps us confirm fit faster — pick the closest match.

What brand is your water heater?

This helps us confirm fit faster — pick the closest match.

What brand is your water heater?

This helps us confirm fit faster — pick the closest match.

WHAT HOMEOWNERS SAY

WHAT HOMEOWNERS SAY

M. Alvarez

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The sulfur smell was gone within a couple days of installing it.

D. Chen

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Straightforward install, took about 20 minutes with basic tools.

R. Osei

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Water looks clearer than it has in years.

THE GUARANTEE

THE GUARANTEE

25-Year warranty, backed by direct support.

25-Year warranty, backed by direct support.

25-Year warranty, backed by direct support.

Register your IonX after install for warranty coverage and priority access to our support team — no marketplace or reseller step in between.

Register your IonX after install for warranty coverage and priority access to our support team — no marketplace or reseller step in between.

FROM THE BLOG

FROM THE BLOG

Homeowner guides on water heater care.

Homeowner guides on water heater care.

Guides

Guides

How to tell if your anode rod is gone

How to tell if your anode rod is gone

The three warning signs to check before the smell shows up.

The three warning signs to check before the smell shows up.

Read more →

Basics

Basics

What actually causes tank corrosion

What actually causes tank corrosion

A short explainer on sacrificial anodes and why they wear out.

A short explainer on sacrificial anodes and why they wear out.

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Guides

Guides

Powered anodes, explained simply

Powered anodes, explained simply

How an active current protects a tank differently than a passive rod.

How an active current protects a tank differently than a passive rod.

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FAQ

FAQ

Will this work with my water heater?

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Is it safe to have something powered near water?

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How long does installation take?

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What’s the warranty?

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Why buy from PuirionX instead of Amazon?

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What if my tank size isn’t listed?

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IonX Powered Anode $149.00

IonX Powered Anode $149.00

Less than 5% of the average cost to replace a failed tank.

Less than 5% of the average cost to replace a failed tank.

Less than 5% of the average cost to replace a failed tank.

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