black water

[Andymav]

had a call to go out to a customer dont know the details but they are complaining of black water coming from taps just wondered what could be causing that, got some ideas but not sure

 

[GasmanxxxR1]

Split coil?

 

[Mike Jackson]

Could be a washer or hose disintegrating or possible some work going on out in the street. If it's the hot taps it could be cross contamination from a split coil in the cylinder.

 

[Andymav]

if its a split coil i assume its a new cylinder whats the best way to check if its the coil

 

[PlumbBobBob]

all or some of the above

 

[Andymav]

thanks steve il check all washers etc, there definately any work going on outside so its either warn washers or coil

 

[jtsplumbing]

Or roof tank with no lid and full of crap. is it hot or cold water that is problem ?

 

[Andymav]

Or roof tank with no lid and full of crap. is it hot or cold water that is problem ?

not sure jts il find out tomorow i assume if its cold its prob crap in the tank

 

[sh7295]

chech for old iron pipe work aswell if its hot water supply

 

[southcoastboile]

Never come across it personaly but I would assume the best way to check would be to stick a hose on the cylinder and drain down partialy to check water colour

 

[Andymav]

Never come across it personaly but I would assume the best way to check would be to stick a hose on the cylinder and drain down partialy to check water colour

nice one southcoast may have to try that thanks

 

[Andymav]

chech for old iron pipe work aswell if its hot water supply

will do buddy cheers

 

[LegionellaSlave]

Dead panther in the cwst :icon13:

 

[Andymav]

Dead panther in the cwst :icon13:

god i hope not!!

 

[peteheat]

Check if the cylinder has an annode, it might need a replacement.