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Question: There is rust in my hot water heater. Can I fix it or have it fixed?
Answer: There’s nothing to fix. The heater has failed and must be replaced. If it failed while under warranty, you’ll get a new one free. If the warranty is up, you’ll have to buy a new one.
*****QUESTION
My condo is in a 15 year old building where balconies have concrete
floors and no roofs. My balcony floor is bleeding rust. What is
causing that rust? The balcony is facing the ocean; dies it have
anything to do with the salt air? How can I get rid of that rust and
keep it away?
ANSWER
The rusting has to do with the water, not salt water. As for the cause,
water vapor is constantly condensing on the cool concrete, and if there
are any cracks in it, the water hits the reinforcing rods inside,
causing the rust. Or, it hits the wrought-iron railings. Treat it this
way: Buy oxalic acid at a paint store or drug store, mix 4 ounces in a
quart of hot water, and pour or paint it on the rust. And here is
a possible preventive: place an indoor-outdoor carpet on the floor.
*****
QUESTION
I have a nice-looking terrazzo floor that has rust spots made by
paint cans left on it. I tried removing the rust with Rust Reformer, and
a little bleach rubbed with steel wool, but neither worked. Is there
something that will work?
ANSWER
Mix 4 ounces of oxalic acid in a quart of warm water. Pour or paint
this solution on the stains, let dry, and then rinse. Bleach might work,
but not always. Rubbing lightly with steel wool will help, too. And
remember, Rust Reformer contains phosphoric acid, which turns the rust
black and makes it paint able. But it does not get rid of it.
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