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    Mar 2, 2010, 04:30 PM
    How to get dirt out of your water pipes
    Someone fixed a pipe that was leaking but now there is no water pressure inside the house. The outside runs fine hose has pressure both front and back of house. When I asked OUC the utilty company they said that dirt got into the main pipe that is at the street.. it happen when the person that fixed the pipes turned the water back on.. they said that I needed to flush the pipes.. my question is can I do this myself and how.. I done have the money for someone to come out and I have kids at home I need my water..
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    Mar 2, 2010, 04:34 PM

    Do you have a water softener or filter in the home? If so, change the filter, and put the water softener on bypass. Any water now?
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    Mar 2, 2010, 05:14 PM

    my question is can I do this myself and how..
    Answer Lees question and it may solve your problems.
    If not we cam walk you through flushing out your pipes and faucets. First, remove every areator from the spouts of your faucets. Do you see dirt on them?
    Can you now turn on the faucet and get a good flow? Let me know. Tom
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