State Industries GPX, GSX, GS6 manual Smelly Water

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BULLETIN 22

SMELLY WATER

CAUSES

The most common cause of “smelly water” is a non-toxic sulfate reducing bacteria, scientifically termed Divibrio Sulfurcans. This bacteria often enters the water system through construction or a break in ground piping. The bacteria creates the energy it needs to survive by converting sulfate (SO4) to hydrogen sulfide(H2S) gas you smell in the water.

Hydrogen sulfide gas is distinctive because of its rotten egg-like stench. Its presence can severely affect the taste as well as the odor of the water. Occasionally this bacteria can be accompanied by black deposits, the result of pipe and fitting corrosion. In extremely high concentrations, hydrogen sulfide gas can be toxic though the gas is detectable long before harmful levels are reached.

The requirements for the bacteria to thrive are: a) an elevated level of sulfur in the water, b) activated hydrogen from cathodic reactions within the tank, c) water with little or no dissolved oxygen, d) and temperatures below 138°F.

Items that can increase the potential for this bacteria are: a) water softeners, b) well water, c) and long periods of no water movement.

Other factors that may contribute to smelly water:

•Chlorides of Magnesium and Calcium leave a bitter taste.

•Chloride of Sodium produces a salty taste.

•Sulfates (50 ppm) gives a medicinal taste.

•Carbon Dioxide in a low pH water gives fizzy water.

•Iron and tannic waters also give a bad taste and odor.

TREATMENT

The simplest treatment available is the shock-chlorination of the system. This is a surface treatment, and often requires repeated trials in heavily infected systems. The chlorination of a system requires that you follow each step explicitly to avoid an un-treated portion of the piping system from reinfecting another part. See Bulletin 23 for the chlorination procedure. Longer lasting solutions include chlorination or aeration of the water supply.

NOTES

Since rusty water is caused by a bacteria presence and is not caused by the water heater, any treatment would not be considered warranty related.

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Contents Models GPX, GS6, GSX Series 200/201 06/09 316876-000Page Service Handbook Tools Required for servicing gas modelsFire or Explosion Harzard Water Leakage No HOT WaterInsufficient HOT Water Problem Possible Cause Test / Corrective Action Table of Contents Basic Installation & Operation See Labels and Installation InstructionsWater Supply- Cold Use & Care Guide for clearances To Fixtures HotTemperature-Pressure Anode RodHot Water Cold WaterNormal Operation Thermal Cut Off Switch TCO The water heater Basic Installation & Operation Combustion Air Requirements Carbon Monoxide WarningReference Vent Connectors PER FT Draining and Filling the Water Heater Draining the Water Heater Filling the Water HeaterThen Checking for Sufficient Combustion AIR or Venting IssuesChecking the GAS Supply Pressure Draft Test Testing the Thermocouple and GAS Control VALVE/THERMOSTAT Thermal Switch ModelsReplacing the Thermocouple Removing the Manifold/Burner AssemblyRemoving the Burner from the Manifold/ Burner Assembly Explosion Hazard Replacing the Manifold/Burner AssemblyReplacing the Thermocouple and GAS Control VALVE/THERMOSTAT Replacing the Gas Valve Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/ThermostatRemoving the Gas Valve Water Time to Produce 2nd & 3rd GAS Water Heater Sizing Guide Leakage CheckpointsTechnical Bulletins 35-36Water Hammer GeneralEffects FIXCause SymptomsMineral BUILD-UP If tank is new with lime build-up to any degree Aluminum HydroxideIf tank is new with no lime build-up to any degree Diagnosis CondensationCauses Discolored Water TreatmentSmelly Water Step Chlorination ProcedureProcedure Results Not Enough HOT Water GASTest Thermal Expansion Outlet Inlet Cold Water Inlet Valve SHUT-OFF Valve Leaking Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve Insulation Blankets General Information Formulas and ConversionsMM millimeters =Inches X Page Page

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