[C320-list] H2o Heater Replacement

[allan.field at comcast.net]

Ralph - I suspect (based on my own experience) that the problem is the gallon or so of water in the bottom of the hot water tank that never drains.  Following is the procedure I use at the beginning of each season for the shock treatment then through the year when I fill the tanks.  Since using this procedure, I have never had that awful rotten age smell again.  Hope this helps! - Allan Field

Shock Treatment – Add 8 ounces bleach to every 10 gallons of water.  Open all faucets and keep them open until water exiting smells like bleach.  Turn faucets off but leave pump on and the system pressurized.  Leave for 8-24 hours then flush tanks at least twice.
 
Drinking Water – ½ teaspoon of bleach for every 5 gallons of water.

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From: "Ralph Winkler" <capt-wink at aepro.com> 

> The heater works fine but this summer I've had a rotten egg smell when it's on 
> AC power. I suspect the anode is going but I have not gotten to calling Seaward 
> to find out if there really is one and how to replace. I know that the R&R of a 
> new one will be a real chore. 
> 
> Ralph