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I need help! I have hard water buildup in my water lines (whatever type of pipe is
Gray plastic). I live in a mobile home. Our home is about 11 years old. We have
Lived on this lot for about 9 of those years. Cold water pressure is very low. I have
Been told you can flush the water lines but need to know how! Please help! I love a
Nice hot shower but come on!!
Have a look here : Non-toxic Home CareQuote:
Originally Posted by n4malgrl
And here : How To Make Your Own Drain Cleaner
And take note of this :
FLUSHING HOUSEHOLD PIPES
Accumulation of organic material in your plumbing may contribute to odor and taste concerns. Organic material can be eliminated by flushing your water pipes.
•When flushing household plumbing use only cold water. Hot water is handled when flushing hot water heaters.
•Flush in a sequential manner by flushing the cold water bathtub faucet first and then work through all other faucets in the house (from the largest pipe to the smallest pipe). In working through the sequence, toilets should be the last item flushed since toilets tanks typically have the smallest plumbing lines in the house supplying them.
•Remove aerators from the ends of the indoor faucets and run faucets wide-open for 3 to 5 minutes. Removing the aerators before flushing will prevent anything dislodged from accumulating on the screens.
•Flush the toilets two or three times each while the faucets are running. This generates a large flow of water through the pipes to help dislodge any build-up of organic material that is causing the taste and odor problem.
•After 3 to 5 minutes of flushing, turn off the water faucets. Clean the aerators before reinstalling.
All seasonal residents, schools, and businesses open seasonally are encouraged to flush their private plumbing prior to drinking water if they have been away from their residence, school or business for an extended period. Water sitting in pipes for prolonged periods may become unsafe for human consumption.
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