Re: Rusty hot water

Posted by CC on March 21, 2004 at 12:58:32:
In response to Re: Rusty hot water
: : My water supply is from an Artesian well, hardness--95 grains. I have a water softener in place- 30,000grains : : the softener is regenerating every day, : : I also am getting red rust in the hot water lines only, yes all the water is going through the softener. : : I can't figure out why I am getting rust on the hot water and not the cold? : : Any ideas : : thanks : : rusty : I would be checking for galvanized nipples in and out of the water heater, first. : Deb : The Pipewench It may a good time to flush your tank while you are at it.---CC

Posted by CC on March 21, 2004 at 12:58:32:

In response to Re: Rusty hot water

: : My water supply is from an Artesian well, hardness--95 grains. I have a water softener in place- 30,000grains
: : the softener is regenerating every day,
: : I also am getting red rust in the hot water lines only, yes all the water is going through the softener.

: : I can't figure out why I am getting rust on the hot water and not the cold?

: : Any ideas

: : thanks

: : rusty

: I would be checking for galvanized nipples in and out of the water heater, first.
: Deb
: The Pipewench

It may a good time to flush your tank while you are at it.---CC

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