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HOT WATER HAS A ROTTEN EGG ODOR
Supply water has high sulfate or mineral content
Check with water quality specialist in your area. Have water
supply analyzed. Address water quality issues according to
specialist’s recommendations.
Raise tank temperature* (SEE NOTE BELOW)
Boiler control set too low
1” full bore replace zone valve
Circulator arrow reversed
Boiler temperature too low
Demand flow rate too high
Install mixing valve, raise tank temperature*
Heat and tank come on together
Recheck wiring or coincidence
Draw tank down and lower thermostat. Recheck.
Boiler sized too small. Consult chart.
Circulator head capacity too low
Tank temperature too high
Lower temperature on tank
Water expands when heated
Install pressure reducing valve
HOT TUBS, SPAS, MULTIPLE SHOWERS, HIGH DEMAND
Check line pressure for restriction
Slow startup boiler. See chart.
Boiler sized too small. See chart.
Check flow rate and compare to chart
Demand too great. Check flow rates and compare to chart.
Install mixing valve and/or flow restricting valve and raise
tank and boiler temperature*.
Table 5