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Country_RVer
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Jul 03, 2016

country water / anode / Suburban / smelly water ?'n

Hi, we stored our Travel Trailer (Suburban 10 gal water tank) for 2 years and am now camping with it, have had it set up about 6 weeks. We're in a private campground that has a well. The cold wa...
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Jul 03, 2016
Hi, Bruce; that first link I provided in my question indicates aluminum anodes will also react with the water,

it says: "aluminum/zinc alloy anode will solve the problem. The zinc is a key ingredient, since pure aluminum anodes will also reek to high heaven."

However it goes on to mention the types of anodes for home water heaters. Does anyone know if Aluminum/zinc alloy anodes are available for RV's or have tried them?

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