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So I got my second Drake and installed it in the main bath. So far no pink in the bowl. In the event that the pink in the other Drake was biological I did the chlorine bleach shock treatment. It has only been a day and a half but so far it seems to have helped. BTW, the new Drake is quieter...

Very strange -- this pink business. :confused: I Wonder if there is something in the CEFIONTECT finish that attracts iron molecules. I've ordered another Drake (w/ sg) for the main bath to replace the Crane and it will be interesting to see what it does. I'm betting it will go pink as well. My...

I hadn't heard of iron reducing bacteria before. Here is a link with some info about it: IronSulphurBacteria.pdf Sounds like it is usually associated with well water. I'm on chlorinated city water so hopefully I'm okay.

Oops! I previewed that post 5 times. Must be getting old. What I really meant was 2004. :)

I've had my soft close lid for 4 1/2 years and it still works fine. It doesn't see alot of action, however, so your problem may not be time related. If I had to guess I would estimate around 600 up & downs on mine so far.

I installed a Drake with CEFIONTECT in my master bath in 1984. I am getting ready to purchase another Drake for the main bath to replace a Crane contractor special. I'm wondering if there is something about the CEFIONTECT finish that attracts iron stains. The bowl on the Drake starts turning...