10/15/2017 0 Comments Install Drain Water Heat RecoveryTechnical Support FAQs Bradford White Water Heaters. Built to be the best. Why does my water smell There are three common ingredients required to generate the hydrogen sulfide odor that gives water its rotten egg smell sulfur, hydrogen, and bacteria. It is possible to replace the magnesium anode rod that protects the surface of your tank with a special aluminum alloy that will reduce hydrogen creation and lower the potential for odor. You can also completely remove the anode rod, but this is not recommended as it voids your warranty and shortens the tanks life. The best way to control odor is by reducing bacteria that is present in the tank. Sulfur eating bacteria is resistant to high water temperatures, so the best way to combat it is through sanitation. The following steps outline the proper procedure for chlorinating a water heater Turn off the water and power supply or gas supply to the water heater. Drain several gallons of water from the drain valve on the water heater. Remove the hot water outlet nipple and Magnesium anode rod assembly. Pour a 12 to 1 gallon of chlorine bleach into the water heater through the hot water outlet opening. Re install the Aluminum anode rod. Re connect the hot water supply line to the hot water outlet on the water heater. Turn on water supply and draw water at each hot water faucet in the residence until a Chlorine odor is noticed. Once the Chlorine odor is noticed turn off the faucets and allow the bleach to sit in the water heater and water lines for a minimum of 3 hours, but a full day is desired. After Step 8 has been satisfied turn on and draw water at each hot water faucet in the residence until a Chlorine odor is no longer present. Water heater noise diagnosis Water heater noise troubleshooting repair How to diagnose and cure water heater rumbling, clanking, cracking, or other hot water. Under Floor PEX Radiant Heat How To Install Examples. This time its pex under floor radiant heat. One of the most popular retrofits and new construction pex. SuperStor Ultra Water Heater The SuperStor Ultra indirect water heat is a culmination of over 30 years of indirect system manufacturing experience.
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