We installed this for hot water tank recirculating line. Our hot water has a brown case to it. Anyone else having this issue?
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Racandmar got the answer. Bell & Gossett says to use the bronze body pumps for potable water as the cast iron will rust and discolor the water.
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No, Have not noticed. If i remember right this is an iron casting. They also make one with a bronze casting. Maybe rust gets in the water.
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I've had a similar experience. I suspect it has to do with minerals in the water. Assuming it comes from your tap water, it should be safe. If you really think this a problem then you could try using distilled water. I'm not a chemist, but the heating surface appears to be Teflon or something similar. So I typically remove the discoloration with mild soap and water, the sooner after it's cooled enough the better, or with some vinegar. As for safe, I use my regularly and have had no problems.
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Hey Dennis I have not had this problem however if you are or they are not using the water that is being filtered and stored in the reservoir then they maybe the issue! I have been in the habit of pulling all the filtered water out once a month to ensure water quality! Simply let the faucet run until empty ! By the way if you have a older unit with out the pressure switch for the light that could be the problem they have offered a fix to that problem and is available from ispring! Richard
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I had this problem as well, make sure the water tank is placed correctly. My tank wasn't pushed all the way down. I hope this solves your issue as well.
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I had the exact same issue with mine. Make sure the quick disconnect is seated properly and the hoses aren't kinked. Also, taking out some of the sponges helps a little and increases the flow. That worked for me for a little bit. I eventually filed a warranty claim and within a few days API had sent me a brand new one and it has never leaked. You may need to do the same.
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I haven't had this issue at all. No problems. Check to see that the filter is in right and screwed shut, make sure it is attached well to the faucet
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This may be your water heater. Try raising the temperature of the heater and try again. I do not have this issue with the faucet but had it previously before changing the degrees on my water heater unit.
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Hi, We installed ours ourselves and have had no problems... However, it may be a faulty faucet. This unit is guaranteed, I'd contact Delta. Their customer service is excellent. Good Luck & Happy New Year!!!
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Hopefully I don't confuse the issue here but mine looks more black under several different types of lights. It has a coppery or brass edging around the base, sprayer and faucet handles as well as the neck of the faucet. If it isn't truly black then it is an extremely dark brown. My eyes can't tell the diff.
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Good luck! My tank leaked on mine and I was unable to find just the tank. This is reportedly a problem with this model. My faucet was ok, just the tank....would have purchased something else, but due to no clearance on the splashback am stuck with this model. If you find where you can buy just the tank, I would appreciate your sharing, since the lifespan is only about 3 years from what I have read. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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You probably have checked this but just in case, there's a red switch in the back, make sure your water tank is placed correctly and the inlet/outlet piece's spring is moving freely. If you've checked those things already I would probably go for the diffuser assembly to make sure it's correctly attached. Hope I could help!
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Hot side of cartridge has small piece of sediment blocking it. Try to blow out or change cartridge. Patrician faucet has lifetime warranty they'll send you new cartridge.
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Nina--I've had my hot water dispenser since Jan of 2011. So far I've not had any trouble with it. One of the things you could check (or have a handyman?) is the water line could be clogged somewhere along the way. Other than that I really don't know. I just read the other suggestions & I agree with them. I think I'd contact Waste King & see if they can help.
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While I don't have the unit (bought it for a friend), if the item isn't working, and you can't return it - if the item is heating, I'd try to see if "maybe" the water spouts became clogged? If you have no other recourse, you may wish to check with the manufacturer and ask them what they suggest? It may be something as simple as steam-cleaning the machine with something they've found works well?
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I Have had this problem, and it is a very easy fix. Make sure that the black hose connector is inserted correctly into the canister (lever facing the primer button). I believe that when this piece is inserted backwards there are check valves that do not allow flow in the proper direction. This is a design flaw, it would be very easy to design the piece so it only fits in the canister in the correct orientation.
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Lana A., I've had this heater installed for 1 1/2 years and I've seen no discoloration of the cover...What could be making a change in color could be smoking by someone near to the unit as the nicotine from the smoke can discolor the plastic..Other than that perhaps a chemical you're using in the bath? A disinfectant for something else...Again, I've had no perceptible change in the color of the plastic cover....Hope this helps. P. Brennan
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Mine did't turn brown, but it does get lime deposits after a while. Soaking in vinegar and water might help.