White streaks under water heater compartment

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White streaks under water heater compartment

May 23, 2017, 01:46:10 pm

This is probably not a unique problem, but after perusal of the library of solutions, I didn't really come up with anything useful for a solution. We have some white streaks from where the water heater "spit up" along the outside of our grey 2005 RB. Unsightly!

Vinegar has not been helpful.

Any suggestions?

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Re: White streaks under water heater compartment

Reply #1 – May 23, 2017, 02:04:45 pm

Judie, if straight white vinegar didn't work, you might try CLR or Lime Away, but I'd sure do a pre-test of either/both on an inconspicuous painted area to make sure that the stain removal didn't take the paint with it!

Re: White streaks under water heater compartment

Reply #2 – May 23, 2017, 04:14:06 pm

I have found that a regularly scheduled 'burping' of the hot water tank to reestablish the air bubble will reduce the weeping that you have experienced from the pressure relief valve.

And, if not connected to city water, if you will turn off the water pump and leave a faucet open before you light the water heater you should also see a reduction of that weeping.

Re: White streaks under water heater compartment

Reply #3 – May 23, 2017, 06:06:57 pm

Quote from: JCT - May 23, 2017, 02:04:45 pm

You might try CLR or Lime Away

This diluted solution worked for us along with a polishing compound and thereafter frequent touch-up and waxing.

Re: White streaks under water heater compartment

Reply #4 – May 23, 2017, 06:12:25 pm

Quote from: Traxless - May 23, 2017, 06:06:57 pm

This diluted solution worked for us along with a polishing compound and thereafter frequent touch-up and waxing.

Do you mean that you diluted the CLR? If so, by what ratio?

Jim

Re: White streaks under water heater compartment

Reply #5 – May 23, 2017, 06:14:18 pm

Quote from: Jim & Gayle - May 23, 2017, 06:12:25 pm

Do you mean that you diluted the CLR? If so, by what ratio?

Hello Jim. I simply used a really wet rag and then squirted a bit of CLR on the rag and applied it a little bit at a time. Hope this helps.

Re: White streaks under water heater compartment

Reply #6 – May 23, 2017, 08:14:06 pm

Quote from: JCT - May 23, 2017, 02:04:45 pm

Judie, if straight white vinegar didn't work, you might try CLR or Lime Away, but I'd sure do a pre-test of either/both on an inconspicuous painted area to make sure that the stain removal didn't take the paint with it!

CLR works well to remove hard water marks.
Our LD develops water spots around the fresh water fill door, from water sloshing up the vent and out.

Larry

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