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So we were out of town for almost an entire month.
Returned and the next day switched on the geyser. No heating issues but as soon as hot water started coming in about 2 mins some rotten smell started coming.
I checked all bathroom taps, removed the bottom aerator ring like thing having filter net and no clogging or anything found. The overall water force is also ultra-fast so issues.
I ignored the smell but my wife was worrying a lot as the same pattern continued everyday.
Finally called our plumber to remove the geyser to give it to an electrician if some insect etc. somehow got stuck inside causing such a smell.
But the plumber was confident as nothing might be inside as the water is flowing freely and no smell. It smells only when the water heats up.
If from the same tap normal water flows no such smell.
Now, today I googled and was linked to this..sulphate-reducing bacteria!
thorntonandgrooms.com
www.corroprotec.com
And many such pages ask to replace magnesium rods with aluminum etc.
Details:
Water type: City Municipal water.
Water force pressure: Full-on
Geyser: Bajaj Flora Instant 3 Litre Vertical Water Heater, 3KW
I'm unsure if I should run to an electrician or open the geyser myself.
Any DIY at home which can cleanse the geyser?
Returned and the next day switched on the geyser. No heating issues but as soon as hot water started coming in about 2 mins some rotten smell started coming.
I checked all bathroom taps, removed the bottom aerator ring like thing having filter net and no clogging or anything found. The overall water force is also ultra-fast so issues.
I ignored the smell but my wife was worrying a lot as the same pattern continued everyday.
Finally called our plumber to remove the geyser to give it to an electrician if some insect etc. somehow got stuck inside causing such a smell.
But the plumber was confident as nothing might be inside as the water is flowing freely and no smell. It smells only when the water heats up.
If from the same tap normal water flows no such smell.
Now, today I googled and was linked to this..sulphate-reducing bacteria!

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And many such pages ask to replace magnesium rods with aluminum etc.
Details:
Water type: City Municipal water.
Water force pressure: Full-on
Geyser: Bajaj Flora Instant 3 Litre Vertical Water Heater, 3KW
I'm unsure if I should run to an electrician or open the geyser myself.
Any DIY at home which can cleanse the geyser?