Weil-McLain C-1013 Hot water smells like rotten eggs Non-Warranty, Other causes of smelly water

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The hot water smells like “rotten eggs” (Non-Warranty)

The most common cause of water to smell like “rotten eggs” is a non-toxic sulfate reducing bacteria. The bacteria usually enters into the water system through a break in the supply piping or during construction/maintenance of the supply piping. The bacteria survives in the water system by converting sulfate (SO4) in the water to hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas. It is this gas that creates the “rotten egg” smell. The presence of hydrogen sulfide can also affect the taste of the water as well. Along with the stench caused by this bacteria, black deposits (which typically indicate pipe and/or fitting corrosion) may also appear in the water.

WARNING!

In extremely high concentrations, hydrogen sulfide gas can be toxic. However, the gas is detectable prior to reaching harmful levels.

The bacteria will thrive in any water system under the following conditions:

•High levels of sulfur in the water

•Activated hydrogen in the water from cathodic reactions within the tank

•Water with little or no dissolved oxygen

•Storing the domestic water below 140ºF

Other causes of smelly water:

•Chlorides of magnesium and calcium gives water a bitter taste

•Chloride of sodium will produce a salty tasting water

•Sulfates above 50 ppm in the water gives the water a medicinal taste

•Carbon dioxide in water with a low pH results in water that is fizzy

•Iron and tannic waters will produce water with a bad taste and odor

Action Item:

-The treatment of this situation requires the water system to be shockchlorinated. Depending on the severity of the bacteria within the water system, several treatments may be needed.

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Contents 1013 Good Trouble Shooting Practices RememberYes Is the boiler system properly sized? Non-Warranty Action ItemCheck component parts Check the operating temperature of the boiler Non-Warranty Check location of flow control devices Non-WarrantyCheck for air in the system Non-Warranty Clean the boiler system Non-WarrantyInstall thermostatic mixing valve Recirculation LoopIs the expansion tank on the boiler side properly sized? Check for possible ‘inner tank leak’ *reason codeCheck the operating temperature of the boiler Check the domestic supply pressure entering the water heaterIs the source of water from the tank? Is the source of water from the T&P relief valve?Check all connections boiler connections, air vent… Hot water smells like rotten eggs Non-Warranty Other causes of smelly waterHot water from the faucet appears milky Non-Warranty Discolored water from the hot water faucet Non-Warranty Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page

C-1013 specifications

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