On Mar 3, 1:28*am, "Clot" wrote:
None wrote:
We've had issues for ages now with our water supply. The mains supply
itself contains sediment, but the hot supply is giving us problems we
are baffled by.

The worst problem is when more than one hot tap is opened and demand
is higher around the house. What happens is that fairly large
particles, which I can only describe as being similar in appearance to
snots (no joke!) flow out with the water. I've been wondering for a
good while as to what the hell this stuff can be. You don't really see
it with just one tap opened, or demand being lower, but its an
unpleasant thing to have in your supply right?

I've talked to plumbers, they don't want to know really (because I
presume they have no clue how such crap could form in the hot water
cylinder). Live in Dublin btw, and never seen this in any house but
mine. Would appreciate input, cheers.

Hi None, I've refrained from answering until now as we both know the
principal problem! I think you've had some good advice regarding both
clearance of the present situation and how to minimise problems in the
future. Sadly, the main cause is coming in via the mains and somehow that
grot has to be stopped. I take it you have had no joy with the Water Dept..?

Hi Clot,

I hadnt called the water depot since December 07, but I gave it a shot
today. They took my address, mobile number and said they'd leave it
with an engineer. I get the feeling nothing will come of it though, as
they saw me as a nuisance back then, so I may be red flagged!