[AT] OT - Shocking a well

[charlie hill]

Rob, I never heard anyone advise cutting the anode rod out of a water 
heater, unless of course, they wanted a reason to buy a new water heater in 
a couple of years.  That rod is a sacrificial anode to keep electrolysis 
from eating the tank up.  your results may vary.

Charlie
-----Original Message----- 
From: Rob Wilson
Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 8:57 PM
To: 'Antique tractor email discussion group'
Subject: Re: [AT] OT - Shocking a well

Check the hot water heater for an anode rod which goes right in the top with 
a square plug on it. Pull it out it will look like an aluminum rod, cut it 
off with a hacksaw and replace the plug. Most all hot water tanks have these 
and they are usually the root of the problem.
Rob

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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Mogrits
Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 7:09 PM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] OT - Shocking a well

Neither iron nor sulphur are bacteria or benefit from "shocking". Last time 
we shocked a well it had coliform and we used a clorox solution. Iron needs 
a filtration system and I suspect sulphur needs even more sphisticated 
filtration.
Warren

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Mike M <meulenms at gmail.com> wrote:

>Hi All,
>Does anyone on the list have any experience shocking a water well. We moved 
>into a house that is in an area known for high iron content in the water. 
>When we run the water, especially in a run that hasn't been run in a while, 
>we get a rotten egg odor. I suspect iron or sulpher bacteria and would like 
>to try disinfecting the well. Any tips would be appreciated.
>Thanks,
>Mike M
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