Browse Forums DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair 1 Oct 27, 2009 10:10 pm Hi, We just moved into our house which is very old (1958) and we just noticed that when we turn the hot water on, it comes out a slight brown tinge. The cold water is perfect, it's just the hot water like that. I've been told that usually this is caused from rust within the Hot Water System, especially if it's old. I did check the HWS and it was infact manufacturered in 1993 so I believe this is quite old right? Based on the above information, would you guys think the above is right and it's pretty much guaranteed to be the HWS which I need to replace with a new one? TIA Re: Brown Water coming from Hot Tap 2Oct 28, 2009 5:20 pm Possibly, but brown water can also be caused by hot weather, but it's usually both hot and cold. Four wheels moves the body, two wheels moves the soul. I got the shock of my life when my wife mentioned that she'd like to park a car in the garage. Re: Brown Water coming from Hot Tap 3Dec 06, 2009 8:50 pm Hi There See if you can see the cold water line running through the home. It could be that the original galvanised pipes have been replaced except for a section that is connected to the hot water system. If this is not the case, then it could be the HWS case getting rusty. Could be on the way out, first thing to go is a leak at the base of the unit where it usually rusts out. Regards Shane Re: Brown Water coming from Hot Tap 4Dec 07, 2009 10:45 am sbudge Hi There See if you can see the cold water line running through the home. It could be that the original galvanised pipes have been replaced except for a section that is connected to the hot water system. If this is not the case, then it could be the HWS case getting rusty. Could be on the way out, first thing to go is a leak at the base of the unit where it usually rusts out. Regards Shane Thanks mate, yeah we replaced the HWS and it was definately it. Everything is fine now. The plumber ran the water at the base and it was rusty as you suggested Thanks everyone for their input, much appreciated. Cheers, Tony Can a plumber put a tap on a rain water tank which is full? Tank is similar to one in photo. Cheers. 0 1672 Get some long brass machine screws and bolt right through the gate and put brass acorn nuts and washers on the other side. It will never come off 1 9084 Chemtrails, only the most disproven conspiracy theory in the history of conspiracy theories. You've gone in the deep end, drowned, and are now a mindless bloated… 5 86586 |