Some of my faucet strainers are clogging with white particles. What causes this?
These white particles are probably pieces of the dip tube from your hot water heater. Several brands of hot water heaters were made using a dip tube that disintegrates over time. The dip tube carries the cold water from the top of the hot water heater to the bottom, where the cold water is heated. Over time, the dip tube disintegrates and the white dip tube particles are carried through the household pipes. If the particles are large enough, they are caught in the strainers of the sink faucets or showerheads. Since it only affects hot water, these particles will only be found in places where hot water travels; so the toilet and automatic ice maker will not contain these particles if indeed they are from the dip tube. If you are experiencing a problem of this nature, call the manufacturer of your hot water heater for further information.

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