fsunole01
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Sorry for the long detail, but:
We moved into new construction about 8 months ago and we've been remodeling our bathroom...
At first, we rarely used the tub but did notice that for the first second or two (at most), it would run rusty (hot or cold). The builder told us that it was due to lack of use and would go away in time. So here we are 8 months later and it is still occurring, even with everyday use. If we go longer that 18 hours without turning on the water (hot or cold), it runs rusty for the first second or two.
So here's the deal: We've replaced the original faucet with a Moen Method, same problem occurred. After evaluation by builder, said to replace the fixture (that would make it a third replacement since the original). So we did, still same problem. Yesterday they replaced the entire rough-in...still same problem. I've had 3 plumbers at my house scratching their heads, with no clue on what to do next. The line is plastic (pex?) and brass...No galvanized steel anywhere.
I've read in palces that it's possible that a screw got into the line somewhere, but logic tells me that somehow the water that is left in the fixture once turned off is what's rusting...now what could cause that? Everything in that area has been replaced, including the spout - several times. Everything is new. The fact that it's both lines, tells me the odds of a screw at the right place on both sides, is pretty close to impossible. But to test that anyways we removed the lines from the fixture, waited 24 hours and then ran them straight --they ran clear! So somewhere, somehow rust is getting into the mix in a place that is all plastic and brass.
Any ideas? Suggestions? on what can be causing this?
We moved into new construction about 8 months ago and we've been remodeling our bathroom...
At first, we rarely used the tub but did notice that for the first second or two (at most), it would run rusty (hot or cold). The builder told us that it was due to lack of use and would go away in time. So here we are 8 months later and it is still occurring, even with everyday use. If we go longer that 18 hours without turning on the water (hot or cold), it runs rusty for the first second or two.
So here's the deal: We've replaced the original faucet with a Moen Method, same problem occurred. After evaluation by builder, said to replace the fixture (that would make it a third replacement since the original). So we did, still same problem. Yesterday they replaced the entire rough-in...still same problem. I've had 3 plumbers at my house scratching their heads, with no clue on what to do next. The line is plastic (pex?) and brass...No galvanized steel anywhere.
I've read in palces that it's possible that a screw got into the line somewhere, but logic tells me that somehow the water that is left in the fixture once turned off is what's rusting...now what could cause that? Everything in that area has been replaced, including the spout - several times. Everything is new. The fact that it's both lines, tells me the odds of a screw at the right place on both sides, is pretty close to impossible. But to test that anyways we removed the lines from the fixture, waited 24 hours and then ran them straight --they ran clear! So somewhere, somehow rust is getting into the mix in a place that is all plastic and brass.
Any ideas? Suggestions? on what can be causing this?
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