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14 November 2006, 18:47
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steve b
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Brown water
Help
The bilge has some brown water in the bottom
is this ok
it does not smell of anything (known to man)
the rib has been left unused for 5 weeks
any ideas???
steve
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14 November 2006, 20:21
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Downhilldai
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Any mild steel fixings or bits and pieces been left in there?
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14 November 2006, 21:50
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codprawn
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Probably slime from stagnant water.
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14 November 2006, 22:45
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Someone mis-took your bilge for the head?
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15 November 2006, 06:49
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I would guess an algal bloom.
No real problem - pump it out; if it leaves a residue, a bit of bleach should help.
jky
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15 November 2006, 15:38
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steve b
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I would guess an algal bloom.
No real problem - pump it out; if it leaves a residue, a bit of bleach should help.
jky
Thanks to everyones help
steve
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