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KD18 (OH)
I installed a new tub, a new shower and a double sink vanity and new toilet in one of the second story bathrooms.
the water runs black for a second or two ONLY in the tub.
The rest of the faucets in that bathroom and the rest of the house are fine.
Any idea on what the issue is and how to correct it?
House is a combination of PEX and Copper. No problem before the new tub was installed.
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steve (CA)
Did you replace the tub faucet or just the tub?
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Curly (CA)
Check to see if they used a black iron nipple/fittings for the tub spout.
That will cause water to turn black/dark for a few seconds.
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Author:
bernabeu (SC)
curly means a steel nipple whether 'black' or galvanized
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Curly (CA)
Bern is correct, again...
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KD18 (OH)
Guys thank you all. I think there was talk of only having a black pipe nipple on site. It clearly needs to swapped out but only want to do it once. What material nipple should be used
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Curly (CA)
Brass or stainless steel.
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bernabeu (SC)
ditto
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"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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Author:
KD18 (OH)
Going nipple shopping now. Thank you for your help. Will update once I change it out.
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