Chemicals/copper
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Hello:
My shower is staining blue-green, and I think it's my new copper pipes. The system has been flushed. My well water has a pH of 6.7. Is this low enough to cause this significant of corrosion?
Thank you.
Dylan.
Dylan,
Yes your pH is too low. What you probably need is a water neutralizer. This will raise your water pH to >7.0 to a max of 8.5. Also, you will probably need a water softner since the resins (calcite) also harden the water. The green, blue stains you see are copper salts. These are coming from your copper pipe.
A conditioner from a company called Master Water Conditioning is avaiable. Call your plumber or look in the phone book.
Leo
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Leo Carr
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I can answer most questions on general chemistry, both lecture and lab. I cannot answer most questions regarding sub-topics such as organic and biochemistry questions.
Experience
Chemist for just under 20yrs. Currently work as a laboratory manager in the departments of chemistry, biology, and physics. Teach chemistry as an adjunct at my primary college and at a local university.
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American chemical Society, National Registry of Certified Chemists, National Association of Scientific Material Managers, Chemical Heritage Society
Education/Credentials
B.S., M.S.
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Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer
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