On Sun, 26 Mar 2017 14:02:02 -0000 (UTC), wg_2002
wrote:

On Sun, 26 Mar 2017 01:20:27 -0700, Thomas wrote:

I would drain it again. Let is settle after refilling. Fill slow.
Probably suspended particles. Or try turning off the heat and let run
full faucet for a couple hours.

OK. Thanks for the info. I will try your suggestions and see if they
help. If they don't it might be time for a new hot water heater...:/
Sometimes a dose of Vinegar or Rost-off (or CLR - domestic rust stain
remover) will do the job by removing whatever rust stains are left on
the heater walls.