| Bathroom sink [message #149743] |
Tue, 15 November 2011 21:26  |
pzerkel
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Location: Salisbury, IL
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I winterized the GMC. This is the fourth time I've done this now, so I think I know the drill by now.
Prior to winterizing, I ran some water through the faucets. I find it easier to drain the fresh water tank that way. Anyway prior to winterizing, all faucets worked fine.
My hot water tank started leaking this summer. And I when I dained it, I nothiced some large particles of "crud". I am assuming that means the inside is rusted and it is now time for a stainless steel replacement. I think some of that crud may have gone through the bathroom sink.
So I finished winterizing. The other faucets and the toilet all flowed pink antifreeze just as expected. But the bathrrom sink just barely trickles when I turn it on, hot and cold are both the same. I've never had that happen before. I have a separate shower faucet installed. The bathroom sink does not have a diverter valve. Eventually the very slow "trickle" started looking pink, so I think I am okay as far as winterization. But sonner or later int the spring I am going to want the faucet to work again.
I kind of suspect that some of the "crud" from the rusted-out hot water heater tank has gotten into wither the link to the sink or the sink itself. We would like to replace the sink wanyway as we think the one in there now is kind of ugly.
Since the kitchen sink is farther down the line and is flowing just fine, I don't think I changing out the line to the bathroom sink would be too big a deal. But before I do that, is there any other possible cause for the brathroom sink to behave the way it is?
Thanks.
Paul Zerkel
'78 Eleganza II
Salisbury IL (near Springfield)
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| Re: Bathroom sink [message #149766 is a reply to message #149743] |
Wed, 16 November 2011 06:23  |
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mike miller
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| pzerkel wrote on Tue, 15 November 2011 19:26 |
.. But the bathrrom sink just barely trickles when I turn it on, hot and cold are both the same. I've never had that happen before. ...
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Does the faucet have a aerator on it? You know that "screen thing" that screws on the very end of it? If so, I would check there.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
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| Re: Bathroom sink [message #149768 is a reply to message #149766] |
Wed, 16 November 2011 07:04 |
tphipps
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Easy fix. Bad faucet. My current coach had similiar issues with kitchen faucet. Moen cartridge had frozen and "split", meaning only one temperature of water wass getting to the sink. Replaced it, and all is well.
Replaced bath faucet also, Lots more fun to repair. Ended cutting the old faucet off with grinder, removed the sink, did the faucet thing and reinstalled the sink. Old faucet was installed in such a way as to make it impossible to remove the sink with the faucet in place. I am guessing that the bathroom countertop was assembled, then attached to the bathroom cabinet. No other way to get to some of the bolts.
Tom Phipps, MS II
an Avion model
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: Bathroom sink [message #149799 is a reply to message #149743] |
Wed, 16 November 2011 14:10 |
idrob
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Location: Central Idaho
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| pzerkel wrote on Tue, 15 November 2011 19:26 |
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My hot water tank started leaking this summer. And I when I dained it, I nothiced some large particles of "crud". I am assuming that means the inside is rusted and it is now time for a stainless steel replacement. I think some of that crud may have gone through the bathroom sink.......
I kind of suspect that some of the "crud" from the rusted-out hot water heater tank has gotten into wither the link to the sink or the sink itself. We would like to replace the sink wanyway as we think the one in there now is kind of ugly.
Thanks.
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The "crud" is most likely hard water deposits, not rust, but it of course could be. At any rate you might check it out more carefully prior to buying ($$) the new SS tank. That said, they are nice.
The aerator may be the only problem. They very easily and very often get plugged up. When I de-winterize my rigs, I always take them out first, otherwise the same problem you experienced will happen. Try it anyway, it is a very inexpensive solution.
Rob Allen
former owner of '76 x-PB
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