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by fungobungo
Tue May 06, 2008 3:49 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Brown "algae" in hot water
Replies: 4
Views: 6959

Yes, have a cold water tank in loft and a hot water cylinder. Don't have radiators however - have a warm air heating system in the house (yes - weird I Know!). Not sure how the air is heated - directly or via hot water. Not sure if this makes a difference re cylinder coil. Assume a new water tank wo...
by fungobungo
Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:56 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Brown "algae" in hot water
Replies: 4
Views: 6959

Brown "algae" in hot water

I have what looks like brown algae coming out of my hot water taps. I assume it's also in the boiler. How do I deal with this? I assume that I need to drain the boiler (I may need to get a tradesman to to this) but I'm concerned that the algae will just come back after a while. Grateful for any help!
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