"jaygreg" wrote in message
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For some time now, I've watched mineral deposits slow the flow of
water in selected pipes. Plain household vinegar does an excellent
job of dissolving it... if your can get the vinegar to the metal.
Many years ago I used it in my water take and all turned out well...
though there was no way of really measuring its effectiveness since
the water wasn't being restricted at that time.

Here's my thought; shoot holes in it for me:

By-pass the water tank, shut off the main valve, drain all pipes,
connect a small pump to the line between two separate faucets, pump
vinegar throughout the line, let set 24 hours, return all to
original and flush the system with water.

I've had this idea for nearly 25 years and did nothing. Now I see
there's a commercial service that brings their truck (presumably
with their pump and whatever solvent they use) and do essentially
what I propose.

Q1) See any downside to the project?
Q2) See any reason why the outcome might be less than satisfactory?

That would be wonderful if it works.

Also be aware that if chunks of crud loosen and fall off, these might
get stuck where there are valves. And these will clog low flow faucets
with a quickness. Might need to removel all valves, flush the lines,
then replace the valves.