Q - Today's Inspection

[W. Michael Chris]

Question - First time I've seen this and I need help . . . turned the hot water on in the two bathroom sinks, out came in appearance 'white looking water' . . . after a few minutes it seemed to clear up. Water heater abt 18 years old, and I was able to view some galvanized plumbing . . . house is about 59 years olds. Is it the water heater with sediments or the galvanized plumbing or what?
Thanks in advance for your help.

mike

[ROBERT W. NEWLAND, JR.]

May be air in the system (?)

[Claude Lawrenson]

Or do you have chlorine build-up?

[ROBERT W. NEWLAND, JR.]

Mike, If it is aeration of hot water a filled glass will clear rapidly.

[W. Michael Chris]

Didn't think about a glass, but I as I now think about it, I didn't have a glass, the house was vacant and as I remember the water remained "white looking" in the bottom of the copper sink for a long while, at least 5 min or longer (didn't take a picture, dummy me) . . . thanks for the replies.

To answer:

Originally Posted by clawrenson

Or do you have chlorine build-up?

Do not know