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Posted by CL (dnoyeB) Gilbert on August 22, 2005, 8:53 am
Jinxy wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Our water pump quit working so we bought a new one..minus the tank (using
> the old one). We are in a rural area, but connected to city water using a
> trickle system. Part of our water system is a big plastic water tank. Near
> the bottom is a large black hose coming out...which leads to the water pump
> (jet converter pump, with tank). This is where the problem of rust is coming
> from I think.
>
> When we pryed off the black hose and metal fitting off the old water pump
> tank...there was major rust/flakiness inside the metal fitting. Husband
> tried to clean it out. Since nothing was open (store) we connected that
> fitting back on to the new pump. Now we got water which looks clear running
> out of the tap...but if you put it in a cup, dog dish whatever..it has a
> slight rust colour to it.
>
> Shall I just run all the taps to purge everything out? It's only been 24hrs
> and the colour is still there. This house has plastic plumbing, with very
> little copper used. Is the water safe to drink with that colour in it
> (stupid question;)?
>
>
Theres metal pipes in there somewhere. Likely you see the rust since it
pooled due to te water stopping while you changed the pump. I wouldn't
drink it, no big deal but you can get water to drink for a few days from
elsewhere. I wouldnt wash white clothes. And once it cleans up, I
would flush the hot water tank for the heck of it.
--
Respectfully,
CL Gilbert
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