Yellowish hot water from taps

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  1. thesuperman

    thesuperman Well-Known Member

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    Anyone know what could cause the water to come out yellowish when turning on the hot water from the taps? Is it possibly something wrong with the hot water system?
     
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  2. The Y-man

    The Y-man Moderator Staff Member

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    Happened suddenly? How old is HWS?

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  3. John R

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    Most likely, the hws has rusted out if it’s the hot water.
     
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    Rust if the HWS is coming up to 10 years old...
    Can also be a sign of galvanised pipes failing in the supply side
    Check if any Water Authority work has been undertaken recently - sometimes you can get discolouration from that...but on both hot and cold...?
    Get a clear jug and fill with the hot water - you can often see the residue...
    Good luck...:)
     
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  5. Scott No Mates

    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    Sounds like the HWS is on the way out.
     
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  6. datto

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    Although my old rusty HWS had a reddish brown coloured water.
     
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    or they have gal pipes

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    What if they have boy pipes?
     
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  9. Sackie

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    Pipe down, it may be a pipe fluid issue.
     
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    Just go with the flow.
     
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    Finding the answer could be a pipe dream.
     
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    If the water pressure is low then it may well be a combination of both the HWS is failing and the pipework is internally rusted ..
     
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    Yellow water. Urine? Never eat yellow snow
     
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    Way to take the pressure down - Sackie seemed a bit anode. It's always the way when the nobles meet the base.
     
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