Does your cable reek of a chemical? Mine reeks after weeks of alternately soaking it and sunning it out. The soak water smells terrible after one day.
357830
I have had no problem, I am using it on a water tank for my cows. The water comes from a well.
357831
I am not using it for clean water. Therefor the smell is not an issue. However, I think if you use lacquer thinner to wipe the cable first and then let it dry that should remove whatever they coated it with. I hope that will help you.
357832
No bad smell noticed, but it stopped operating almost immediatly. I have not had time to troublesoot it though.
357833
Yeah, mine smells pretty strong too. It's the odor of the chemicals used to manufacture the wire jacket. Some types of newly manufactured wire has a similar odor. I'm not sure what impact it would have on the water quality. I'm not a chemist, but I think it would be prudent to have the water tested if you're planning on drinking it. Hope this helps.
1598653
I had no odor problem with mine. It's mostly submerged in water when in use anyway.
216175
This happend to me as well. I didn't contact the company, they contacted me after the harsh review I left them. They released a series if defective cables. They replaced my cable at no charge at the request I send them the defective cable at their expense and change my negative review. Got my new cable and have had no problems since.
808098
Wow! No, mine does not at all.Maybe try soaking it in a sink with some water and citrus hand soap or dish soap. Hopefully whatever is giving off the odor is just on the surface.
1090768
I've sprayed it in a cellar and left it for a day. When I brought it back into my closet, I could smell it for perhaps another day. Same using it outdoors...a day or so of residual odor. I don't think the smell is awful, just odd.
1599773
Hi Steve, Yeah it does the same at my end. I just brought water softener resin, I have not exchanged to it as of yet but it would make sense that after 16 years of use the resin is shot. This maybe one of my ideas that ends in me calling a plumber and buying a new softener. Good luck to you, Dennis.
70599
I had a similar problem but noticed it right away. I unplugged the UV and drained the storage. It tasted better right after. I was told that if you have city water that is chlorinated it somehow effects the inert chlorine molecules and can effect the taste. UV would be better on a well or rain water system. I kept my UV wired in just in case there is a biological contamination in the water supply and I would plug it in and deal with the taste :)
1976805
Have had no issues like that - actually no issues at all with the unit. I'm sure you have already but I would make sure the cable didn't get off the spool, if it is bound up that could cause the problem. <edit> Appears I had the same general idea as previous poster.
2041158
These substances are not meant to smell good in anyway, be sure to check out ambient temp vs water temperature, this can cause a humid and damp environment, try using a carbon water filter aka aquarium filter, mildew and other fungus could be growing, please be advise do not over feed water
32667
Wish I had a exact time when the smell is gone but it shouldn`t be too long because I haven`t noticed the smell anymore. I think it might have been less then a week. But you could always try putting it in the washing machine or fill the tub with a little laundry soap swish it around & let it soak for awhile , maybe that would help. Sorry if this doesn`t answer your question
1075736
I've never actually had this problem, although I do ensure that the cord is completely 'unwound' on the patio before I release the cleaner into the pool. Sorry I can't be any more helpful.
964855
I have used this electric kettle every day since I received it a few weeks ago & have had no trouble with an odor.I washed it thoroughly before using it though!!
808096
Yes, it smells. I've tried washing it with soap and water, plus rinsing with listerine. It helped a little bit. I'm just hoping time will get rid of the smell.
2146423
Hello, I found out when I called the company, that their filter when "old" builds up a bacteria (that is no harmful but tastes awful) They told me to change the filter more often. However I found that after only a week it would smell bad. To bad, because I love the idea of this filter, but they haven't perfected it... So I went back to Britta filter and no bad tasting water anymore ;)
2012390
How long have you had it? Keep it stored in the dark. If it begins to smell like hot dog water then it's going bad and you need another. The strength changes as it gets older. That's my experience. If it's new. Contact the company where you bought it. They will exchange it for you.
1474797
mine had an odor that disappeared in a few hours. try using some mild soap and water and air dry
1194341
I haven't had any odors come from my water or unit. The odor must be caused by the minerals and things in your water. Mine is attached to the cold water line and fills the tank as fI use it.