Onion/egg smell from hot water.
Not sure if this is the right forum, but I could use your help. I got a bad smell when running the hot water. This is what I have done so far. Drain fresh water and and hot water tank. Filled wi...
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Anything further to do?
Hi Ben,
The rotten egg smell is caused by bacteria reacting with the anode in the HW tank. Both aluminum and magnesium can cause this odor... If cleaning with chlorine bleach or hydrogen peroxide doesn't solve the problem, then switch to an aluminum/zinc anode.
Cheers,
-Mark
