Smelly water problems (1 Viewer)

[vectian]

I have had a Y plate Hobby 600 for 4 years and use it throughout the winter as well as the summer but there may be 6 or 7 weeks between uses in winter but I will need it at a few hours notice to use it then. For this reason I don't drain the fresh water. I don't normally have any probs with the water but occasionally the water from the cold water kitchen tap smells of bad eggs. I know this is a common problem and I use a cleaning chlorine based product on it to clear it. The bathroom tap water doesn't smell, and neither do either hot water taps Its OK for a long time but then starts again.
Apart from completely changing the water line to this tap what can I do to stop this starting again.

 

[PP Bear]

I use these, might be worth a try.

 

[Badknee]

Don't use chlorine bases products as it attacks stainless steel in the water heater. The water is sour, I would drop it and clean the system using clean water and the product pp bear suggests.

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[The Wino]

Try just flushing a few times with fresh water and draining down. I would disagree with the use of the description of it as a fresh water system if you leave the same water in for 6 or 7 weeks!!! and would drain it down every time it only takes 10 minutes to fill

 

[Larrynwin]

Try your GP, could be an infection

 

[wigster]

Agree with @Badknee we long term in our van and because the water is filled and used regularly its always fresh as in your taps at home sort of , i reckon , maybe , hope so

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[WSandME]

Are you sure the smell is from the tap? Could it be from water left in the drain trap - or that drain drying out and letting the smell from the grey tank into the sink?

 

[TheBig1]

what most people consider fresh water is anything but fresh. it is treated water and contains chemicals and bacteria, leave it to go "stale" and it gives of a bad smelling odour

 

[vectian]

Thanks for the advice and replies. To cover a few of the points raised
Yes it is definitely the water out the tap that smells and not from the grey waste tank.
As I live in a first floor flat with double yellow lines outside the entrance and the parking area about 50yds away filling with water is not an easy job
The cleaner I use is a recommended one from my local camping shop and smells chlorine but I'm not sure if it is chlorine

The thing I don't understand is if the water has turned bad why is it only the water out of this one outlet that smells and this smell disappears after you run it for a while

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[WSandME]

I'm sure there was a recent thread about the nozzles on kitchen taps being blocked with "gunge"?
Is there a filter / nozzle on the tap? Removable?

 

[TheBig1]

The thing I don't understand is if the water has turned bad why is it only the water out of this one outlet that smells and this smell disappears after you run it for a while

the water going bad creates a nasty smelling gas, this rises through the pipework to the easiest point...often the kitchen tap

 

[laird of Dunstan]

I use these, might be worth a try.
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Do they contain chlorine?

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[PP Bear]

No, chlorine free.

Used for drinking water and sterilising brewing equipment and bottles etc, as well as drinking equipment etc.

 

[smithy184]

I'm sure there was a recent thread about the nozzles on kitchen taps being blocked with "gunge"?
Is there a filter / nozzle on the tap? Removable?

My taps have a screw off outlet with a removable filter. Removed them a while ago and was surprised at the amount of muck in them so will check regularly. It also restricted the water flow which is a tell tale sign.

 

[Reallyretired]

If you bought your MH second hand as from your post you must have, is it possible that a previous owner fitted an in line filter somewhere, and this has not been changed for years as no later owner would know about it. The MH of a friend had a whale aquapur filter in line, in a rear locker, which had been there for many years. They should be changed annually.

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[vectian]

Thanks for the help so far