Black Residue from Hot Water Heat

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    • 23 May 2003 at 3:54 pm #276626
      Avatar photoChristopher J. Hickey
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      I live in a condo. Black residue is coming out of hot water pipes in bathroom sink and tub. Can only see it when a towel is used as ‘filter’ or if tub is filled with water, then there’s an ugly residue. Maintenance has tried everything, including replacing gaskets, checking parts……still getting the black junk. Any suggestions on what might be causing this?

    • 23 May 2003 at 11:01 pm #294502
      Avatar photomikeinpa
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      Did thy check the anode rod in water heater ,magnesium anode may have broken down ,may need to replace rod with alumunium anode ?

    • 24 May 2003 at 12:14 am #294503
      Avatar photommk2248
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      I will pass this suggestion to our maintenance folks after the holiday. Thanks.

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