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When a hot water heater smells like rotten eggs what does that mean?
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∙ 11y ago
It means you have a high concentration of iron or hydrogen sulphide in your water. HOW LONG IS IT since you cleaned out your water heater - a few years, I'd bet. You should clean it soon as a first step in getting rid of this odour.- -
You first turn OFF the power to tank, then attach a hose pipe to the bottom fitting, lead it outside or to any drain, turn on the valve by it, turn OFF your inlet valve and open the relief valve so air can enter the H/W tank.Let the whole tank empty -takes about 30 -40 minutes. Next, when empty turn ON the inlet valve and let cold water run through the tank and out the hose, now you will see the sludge coming out. Let this run 5-7 minutes or until water is coming through clean. Now you are done . Let it fill, then turn on power.
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∙ 11y ago
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What can you do if you have a brand new water heater and do not have well water yet and your hot water smells like sulfur and rotten eggs?
You can get a water softner, or you might need a new water heater, the pipes inside might be moldly. Call you water company and have your water checked.
What element is yellow solid and has a gas form that smells like a rotten egg?
Sulfur is a yellow element that smells of rotten eggs.
What does hydrogen chloride smell like?
it smells of dog poo wich smells like my mum asswell then lol roton eggs aswell
What odor does hydrogen have?
smells like rotten eggs!
Is urine sticky?
no,but is a liquid if you touch it it feels like warm water also smells like rotten eggs
How do you identify hydrogen sulfide?
It smells like rotten eggs.
What is a component of gunpowder that smells like rotten eggs?
Sulfur
What a is a yellow mineral that smells like rotten eggs?
Sulfur
Car exhaust smells like rotten eggs?
The car exhaust smells like the rotten eggs as a result of the hydrogen sulphide. This usually happens, when the engine is not serviced for a long time.
What does it mean when your car smells like rotten eggs?
Usually gas smels like rotten eggs when the gas is too rich with additivies.
What is the state of h2s?
H2S is a gas.It smells like rotten eggs.
How do you identify sulphur?
It's yellow, and it smells like rotten eggs
