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scoobster · Jan 6, 2008, 01:30 PM

Moved in to my new house in November and everything was fine until last week when I noticed my hot water was running brown but my cold was was running clear. I tried running down the tank to clear it but it was still the same when it filled back up. I've got the electric heatrae sadia system wich looks quite new. I looked in the tank in the loft and the water looks clear on one side and its quite brown on the other smaller side and the 2 water levels are about the same. Has anybody got a clue as how to solve this problem or will I need to get the experts in thanks in advance
scoobster

speedball1 · Jan 6, 2008, 04:42 PM

The water heater was never flushed or maintained by the previous owner and now the iron oxcide,(rust) has built up in the bottom to the point of getting in the water system. You're gonns hafta flush the heater out along with the hot water lines. Let me show you how to flush your heater. For long life and fewer troubles you should keep your heater clear of mineral build-up by flushing on a regular schedule. Attach a hose to the boiler drain at the bottom of the tank. With the pressure on, open the boiler drain and let it run until the water runs clear. You will see a spurt of red,(rust) followed by white or yellow grains,(lime or calcium carbonate). This shouldn't take more then a few minutes. Do this monthly to keep it clear. Now flush out your hot water lines on ALL fixtures that are affected . Now pull each aerator and clean the screens. Be sure you put them back togather the same way you took them out. Don't forget to flush it out every month. Your heater will thank you for it. Hope this helps, Tom

Knucklez · Jan 8, 2008, 07:47 PM

Wow.. I have NEVER done this. My water heater must be brutal.

Now I don't want to do it cause I'm scared :)

scoobster · Jan 13, 2008, 04:01 AM

Thanks for your help done this and it seems to have done the trick,once again thanks
scoobster :)

PalmMP3 · Jan 13, 2008, 04:20 AM

Originally Posted by Knucklez

wow.. i have NEVER done this. my water heater must be brutal.

now i don't want to do it cause i'm scared :)

Don't be scared. It's never too late to start flushing your water heater. You won't ruin anything; it can only help, and will prolong whatever life your heater has left. Go for it! :)