hot water smell
hot water smell
diesel rat |
Jun 25 2010, 06:56 AM
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we have a lance truck camper that works just great for us. one problem, the hot water stinks, bad! i have flushed out the entire system several times, cold water is fine, hot water is so bad you cant wash your hands. we do lots of dry camping, "boondocking" as you call it, is it possible the enamel has burned off inside the water heater and now we must replace the water heater? we both believe the water heater is set way too hot, is it possible the water pump was off and the water heater on, creating an air bubble at the top thus burning the enamel? i have no other explanation for this. when i winterize i switch the valves so no antifreeze enters the water heater. but i do not blow out anything either. just the normal rv antifreeze. do i have a bacteria growing in there? any suggestions for getting that out? clorox maybe?
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mh45472 |
Jun 25 2010, 08:59 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 79 Joined: 21-August 08 Member No.: 2,941 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Elkhorn 8R Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: GMC Sierra 2500 HD SRW 4 x 4 Ext. Cab Short box Type of Tiedowns used: Happijac Truck and Camper Setup: GMC 2500 HD, Air bags, Happijacs, custom hitch box extension, Fleetwood Elkhorn 8R, pretty much loaded |
What does it smell like? Burnt? Sulfer??
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diesel rat |
Jun 25 2010, 02:52 PM
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like a pan left on the oven with the burner on.
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KY_Campers |
Jun 27 2010, 10:27 AM
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QUOTE(diesel rat @ Jun 25 2010, 07:56 AM) That ''could be'' the problem. -------------------- . . . .
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diesel rat |
Jun 28 2010, 05:42 PM
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so, how difficult is it to lower the setting. i would like to try that before condemning the water heater.
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KY_Campers |
Jun 28 2010, 07:01 PM
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QUOTE(diesel rat @ Jun 28 2010, 06:42 PM) so, how difficult is it to lower the setting. i would like to try that before condemning the water heater. On mine, It has a ''dial with a B on it, and I set it to the desired setting. Doesn't yours have that ?? -------------------- . . . .
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diesel rat |
Jul 1 2010, 11:44 AM
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i called lance directly, and then atwood (they make the water heater), i was told to remove the pressure relief valve, pour 3 gallons of white vinegar 3 gallons of water directly into the water heater. reinstall the valve, heet up and cool down the water several times. flush the entire system several times and then see what happens. if the water is too hot i will need to replace the digital non adjustable thermostat.
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