[C320-list] Water tank inspection cap/port

[warren updike]

My theory on smelly hot water is that the engine heats the water to near
180deg., way too hot for normal needs. This super hot water in a confined
space causes some of the water to break down releasing hydrogen gas and the
bad smell. I've developed the following habit on return to port: run hot
water from a sink for about 5 minutes. This introduces enough cold water to
lower the water temp enough so that the smell does not develop. It seems to
work.

I also installed a water filter just after the pump, and routinely add about
1/4 C. bleach when filling each tank. I will drink the water even though
there is some taste from the old plastic hoses. So far, it hasn't killed me.

Warren & Pattie Updike
Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay


 

-----Original Message-----
Jack, et. Al - We do the same on the water use (dishes, washing, not
drinking),  and we have recently had a problem with only the hot water
getting skunked - nasty rotten egg odor after just a few weeks.  I used
"Purclean" treatment on the water system when re-filling in late August, and
water was only in for maybe 4 or 5 weeks - cold water seems fine, no odor ,
etc. but the hot is rancid.  Anyone else had this issue with the water
heater tank ? Any preventive ideas ?  - Jamie

Jamie and Lori Pett
Bella Luna #614