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DHW smell

Al_19
Al_19 Member Posts: 170
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Rick,

You should also check out "The Water Heater Workbook" available in the Books & More section on this site. It has info about the odor, rods, and the process to get rid of it.

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  • Rick Heffernan
    Rick Heffernan Member Posts: 1
    DHW smell

    A relative of mine has asked for my help in solving a constant "rotten egg smell" in her domestice hot water system. It is an electric water heater, 20 gallons, using well water. The incoming water supply is filtered. I have flushed the heater and system without success. I even replaced the heater but the problem returned. Any suggestions?
  • Al_19
    Al_19 Member Posts: 170


    The magnesium anode rod(s) need to be replaced with aluminum/zinc rod(s), and the hot water tank and piping disinfected with hydrogen peroxide. This was posted here recently:

    http://www.waterheaterrescue.com/index.html
  • Weezbo
    Weezbo Member Posts: 6,232
    have the water sample tested.

    there is also some chance that the chlorination of the system wasnt done quite Scottish and you are a victum of your own effects.
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