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Why isn't cold water running from a previously frozen pipe when hot water is running from that faucet?
Rust popped off inside the pipe and plugged the faucet.
What water will rust the fastest cold or hot water?
warm water will rust metal faster
Why does leaking problem is unlikely to occur if a plastic water pipe is used instead of a copper water pipe?
Copper can rust
Does iron react in cold water?
Iron will slowly rust in cold water.
Why do pipes rust?
Plastic pipe does not rust, brass does not rust, copper does not rust. Stainless steel does not rust, lead pipe does not rust.
Which would corrode more quickly a pipe that carries cold water or one that carries hot water?
the heat from hot water will heat the pipe, loosening the bonds between the molecules in the pipe and allowing for more oxygen molecules to enter, creating more rust much faster. cold water will do the opposite; it will make the bonds tighter and allow LESS oxygen in.
What does a green colour around a copper water pipe mean?
mold or rust
Why can't black pipe be used in incoming water plumbing?
It will rust fairly quickly causing brown water and over time will rust through and leak.
What water will rust fastest salty water or cold water?
Salty water will rust metal the fastest because the presence of salt increases the rate of oxidation, which leads to rust formation. Cold water alone does not promote rusting, but when combined with salt, the process is accelerated.
Why are you losing pressure on the hot water side through out your home you have no leaks?
Check pipe size for hot water or if galvanized pipe used, pipe could be clogged inside with rust and scale.
Why does dirty water only come from the hot water and not from the cold water?
Depending on how old Ur heater is and what type of plumbing u got normality rust a reddish color comes from Ur heater u also get it from old iron pipe
Brown sediment in water pipes?
May indicate rust from galvanized pipe feed lines or dirt in water supply.
