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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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Lynnmor
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Jul 03, 2016
One more thing, you may be dealing with iron bacteria or some other kind. Check the temperature of your hot water and replace the thermostat if necessary. It takes 140 degrees or more to kill bacteria.

Anode rods can be sawed to length, so you can buy aluminum/zinc and cut it as long as possible.

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