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LJ3972 (FL)
Need some help. When I run the water into my bathtub, purple sand comes out and collects in the bottom of the tub. It is a large tub; I would estimate that I clean approximately 3 tablespoons of sand out of the tub after each use. The tub has been installed for 15 years and this is a new problem. We installed a new water softener a few weeks ago, but there is no purple sand anywhere but in the tub. I though it would run its course, but has been a consistent problem for the past few weeks. Any ideas? Thanks.
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m & m (MD)
There is most likely a tie-in between the softener and the sand.
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Wheelchair (IL)
What is the source of your water? City or Well?
Best Wishes
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danny (UT)
It could possibly be sediment from the hot water heater. If you haven't already, try running the cold water only for several minutes in the tub and see if that clears up the sand, then try running the hot water only for several minutes and see if the sand returns. If it does then you can flush out your hot water heater with a garden hose from the faucet at the bottom of the heater to flush out the sand.
If its not the water heater, there should be 3 shut off valves near your softener. Turn those so the softener is bypassed and run the tub again. If the sand is gone that is the source.
If there is still sand you can also check the screens in the kitchen and bath faucets to see if the sand is collecting there. It might be good to install a whole house filter with a clear housing so you can see sand in the filter if its coming from the city supply. I have had good experience with the whirlpool whkf-dwhv clear filter.
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hj (AZ)
So you have a "whole house" filter?
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LJ3972 (FL)
Thanks Danny! Great suggestions. Will try them and hopefully narrow this down. Much appreciated.
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