Hi all,
I am replacing my 9 yo electric Moffat 40 gal heater with a Giant super cascade 40 gal heater. In the past I have notice a rotten egg smell from the hot water only. It wasn't horrendous, more so unpleasant. I haven't smelled any rotten egg lately , few months now. I am on well water, soft but not extremely soft. Iron is about 3 ppm.
Is the fact I don't smell the rotten egg now due to the existing anode rod being probably toast?? I've heard the magnesium rod will react with well water causing the smell. So, if i replace that tank with a new Giant super cascade that has a extra large anode rod is that smell likely to come back with a vengeance because it has a new larger rod to gobble up.
If so. Can anyone advise me on the Corro-Protec CP-R POWERED Titanium Water Heater Anode Rod, and whether or not its a good alternative for me. I haven't installed the new tank yet so should be an easy install.
Any thoughts?
Cheers
I am replacing my 9 yo electric Moffat 40 gal heater with a Giant super cascade 40 gal heater. In the past I have notice a rotten egg smell from the hot water only. It wasn't horrendous, more so unpleasant. I haven't smelled any rotten egg lately , few months now. I am on well water, soft but not extremely soft. Iron is about 3 ppm.
Is the fact I don't smell the rotten egg now due to the existing anode rod being probably toast?? I've heard the magnesium rod will react with well water causing the smell. So, if i replace that tank with a new Giant super cascade that has a extra large anode rod is that smell likely to come back with a vengeance because it has a new larger rod to gobble up.
If so. Can anyone advise me on the Corro-Protec CP-R POWERED Titanium Water Heater Anode Rod, and whether or not its a good alternative for me. I haven't installed the new tank yet so should be an easy install.
Any thoughts?
Cheers