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calcium buildup in pipes, water output / flow out of faucets and shower slowing

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the house I live is in 14 years old and over the years the flow to some faucets and showers became less
 
the house has a 1000 liter water tank outside and pump to move it around the house
 
 
anybody had this kind of problem and found a solution to this ?
 
I was thinking of emptying the whole tank, preventing to refill.
 
Then put in 10-20-30 liters of vinegar in the water tank and open the faucets or showers once by one, till I can smell the vinegar
 
and leave it overnight to soak and hopefully dissolve the calcium deposits.
 
Is this safe for the pipes ?  Any better suggestions ?
 
Thank you.
 

Could be just the filter/aerators in the faucets.

 

But yes the heater. That can be given the vinegar treatment by disconnecting the flexibles and raising them above the heater.

10 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

Could be just the filter/aerators in the faucets.

 

good first check

 

also check any filters around the pump and clean them

 

Might check the pump to see if it has gotten old and weaker before you do a big deal with the pipes.

Reverse the connections so your flowing water backward through the heater to blow it out.
We do that a couple of times a year and it works like a champ.

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