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Black particles in water: Navien tankless water heater to blame?

cry1130
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Small black particles started appearing in our water a few weeks ago. Appears to only be the hot water. We have a Navien tankless water heater. I'm not sure the model but have attached a picture of the inside. Looks relatively new (we bought the house a year and a half ago). We had the Navien flushed/serviced. Did not fix the issue. We had the valve on the main water line into the house replaced as recommended by a plumber (in case rubber is the issue). House has copper and PVC pipes. No visual evidence of flexible/rubber lined piping in the home. We're not sure exactly what the particles are. I have attached a picture. They smear when you rub with your finger. Any ideas as to what this is and how to fix it?
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Those particle are very hard to see. Are you sure the particles are only coming from the hot water ?
It could be that the hot water is extracting those black particles out of the water when the water is heated. The thing that I can't tell is how they smear when rubbed.
A few questions.
Have you had your water tested?
Is there a water filter and water conditioner on your water main?
Is this city water or a well?
From what water faucet did you take the sample from?
It could be normal build up coming through your faucets that is built up in the faucet aerators ?
Maybe remove and clean the aerators on your faucets ?
Try draping a white cloth like a handkerchief over a glass and turn the faucet on drawing water through the cloth? Then look at the cloth.
Hope these things help. Please respond back.
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Our local water department changed the disinfectant they add to the water from chlorine to chloramine (a chlorine/ammonia compound). The ammonia breaks down rubber, affecting various parts of a plumbing system (toilet flappers, faucet/water heater connectors, etc.); symptoms are like yours. Chloramine resistant fittings are now available.
What part of the country do you live in? Check with your water department.8.33 lbs./gal. x 60 min./hr. x 20°ΔT = 10,000 BTU's/hour
Two btu per sq ft for degree difference for a slab0 -
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