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smell from water

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  • 24-05-2007 10:19pm
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    car39
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    just noticed in the past couple of days there is an brutal smell from the water of the cold taps in the bathroom.the water is clear what could it be


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    Prenderb
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    What kind of smell? Is it like anything in particular? Does it come from just the bathroom taps or from all taps in the house?


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    kam3qnwvebf4jh
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    Check your cold water tank to see if something hasnt fallen in (like a mouse or something). If you are getting this smell from every tap in the house and you have your own well, something may have fallen down the well instead.


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    car39
    Closed Accounts Posts: 61 ✭✭car39


    no problem with the cold tap in the kitchen and now got abit of a whiff from the hot water taps in both kitchen and bathroom,its not as bad as the cold taps though.if its something in the tap how can i fix it do i have 2 turn off mains and drain the tanks


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    10-10-20
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    Blindly draining the tank won't resolve the issue - it may cause other problems like air locks... Find out what's causing it!
    Get into the attic and have a look into the tank and see whether it smells too...

    It should be fully covered. Sediment is normal at the bottom.


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    311
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    I've noticed this myself a while ago and it went away.
    The only thing I can think of is the water is taking a different route ,because of the new system thats in place.
    And occasionally old build up is being moved or something.

    I know a guy that works in the water division (actually lays new mains) ,I must give him a ring and ask about a few issues brought up here


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    car39
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    sorted it was a dead bird floating.am not going to dwell on it as i am very near sick


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