Sulfur Smell from Water Heater - Please Help!
So, we are getting our 2006 Winnebago Outlook 326A ready for an extended journey, and are encountering the sulfur smell coming out of the water heater (apparently caused by bacteria proliferating in w...
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kevden wrote:
I did not know there were different types of anode rods, ours is due for replacement, I will look into the zinc. Ours gets stinky if left for a few weeks without use, but leaving a faucet open for 5 minutes has been enough to flush it out.
Pros/cons for the two types of RV anode Rods available
Magnesium anodes produce a stronger current making them more effective at keeping the water tank from corroding.
Magnesium may react with bacteria causing a sulfurous smell.
Aluminum rods don’t have this problem as often.
Aluminum rods collect a buildup of corrosive materials that harden and make taking them out for inspection or replacement a challenge.
These are the 2 types available for Suburban RV water heaters.
No need to replace an anode rod until 75% of rod has deteriorated. That's what they are suppose to do.
