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Limescale and deposits in boilers and hot water pipes can shorten the life of pipes and reduce the efficiency of your heating systems. If you want to avoid this and not have to deal with higher energy bills, we’ll show you how.
Limescale and scale can form in the form of a white layer that becomes increasingly dense over the years in the boiler pipes or throughout the bathroom. A strong presence of calcium and magnesium carbonate is questioned. Here’s how to overcome these drawbacks using tips and tricks.
Hot Water Pipes
Hot Water Supply – Quelle: spm
Calcified water pipes: harmful effects
When hot water is absolutely necessary, misuse will also cause limescale and scale to form and increase the electricity consumption of your appliances. And if hot water pipes become clogged, it is because they are particularly sensitive to limescale. This causes inconveniences that can lead to temperature fluctuations, pipe breaks, or pressure losses.
Pipes
Water pipes – Source: spm
How do I remove deposits and limescale from your boiler or hot water pipes?
Fill several pots with hot water for each pipe you need to clean, then turn off the water and turn off the water heater. Turn on the faucets to drain the pipes and let the remaining water out before turning them off.
In parallel, mix two glasses of white vinegar with 2 liters of water in a bowl and then pour the solution into the pipes. Let it sit for a few hours and then pour boiling water down the drain. Then reopen the pipes, water heater and faucets to kissthe limescale deposits decomposed by vinegar and boiling water.
If your pipes aren’t safe from limescale, the inside of your bathroom isn’t safe either. Here’s a very effective trick to make them disappear and brighten up the room.
Remove pipe clogs
Drainage Clog Removal Process – Source: spm
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