Sulfur smell
How can I get ready of the smelly sulf from my water
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Three basic types of anode rods.....
Aluminum
Magnesium
Zinc
Aluminum lasts longer, doesn't attract bacteria BUT can collect deposits that make removal difficult
Magnesium provides stronger 'current' attraction so they don't last as long and can attract bacteria that produces sulfur smell
Zinc......commercial use. Very effective but very short life span
Some aluminum/zinc mixture rods available but hard to find.
Routine draining/flushing of water heater tank helps.
Changing from magnesium to aluminum will help
Vinegar soak will clean up inside of tank/system
All depends on make up of source water.
Don't forget.......
Sulfur smells can also be battery overcharging
Aluminum
Magnesium
Zinc
Aluminum lasts longer, doesn't attract bacteria BUT can collect deposits that make removal difficult
Magnesium provides stronger 'current' attraction so they don't last as long and can attract bacteria that produces sulfur smell
Zinc......commercial use. Very effective but very short life span
Some aluminum/zinc mixture rods available but hard to find.
Routine draining/flushing of water heater tank helps.
Changing from magnesium to aluminum will help
Vinegar soak will clean up inside of tank/system
All depends on make up of source water.
Don't forget.......
Sulfur smells can also be battery overcharging
