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hyatt lee
Jun 20, 2012, 09:00 PM
I have sediment build up in my pipes. House is on a slab. How do I flush the pipes?

Handyman2007
Jun 21, 2012, 06:14 AM
i have sediment build up in my pipes. house is on a slab. how do i flush the pipes?

I have to ask, are your drains all running slow? The first step would be to just run some regular household drain cleaner through the drains over a week or so and see if the drains clear and run normally. Short of calling a drain service to clean your pipes (Roto Rooter for one), I think this would be your best bet. You can rent a power snake for a tool rental place but the problem with that is , if they are plastic pipes(PVC) , you could crack them. I have seen that happen. Try the drain cleaner first. Don't go crazy... use the recommended amounts and procedures.

ballengerb1
Jun 21, 2012, 08:13 AM
Supply pipes or drain pipes?

speedball1
Jun 21, 2012, 11:03 AM
Along with Bobs question,
Supply pipes or drain pipes? City water or pump? Sewer or septic tank? Back ton you, vTom

hyatt lee
Jun 22, 2012, 11:00 PM
City and sewer. Drains well,it is the supply. Low pressure,water will not get hot half the time...

hyatt lee
Jun 22, 2012, 11:02 PM
city and sewer. drains well,it is the supply. low pressure,water will not get hot half the time... If the master bath
Shower gets hot today,we all use it. Tomorrow it may be the kids shower that gets hot and we all use that one...