Anyone have any luck with a de-scaling solution?

[WestCoastWilson]

Hello Everyone,

I just recently heard about some type of de-scaling solution that plumbers use (in order to clean-out a water pipe, as a "maybe" option to replacing an old clogged galvanized water pipe). Yet while taking the advice that I received from others in this forum (under my original question of “Is there a temporary solution to getting all new plumbing?”, I was given this as an option for the plumber to do, that might un-clog my old galvanized shower water pipe (as a temporary fix) until I can afford to have my house re-piped.

Right now, I am trying to find a plumber to investigate my problem, yet if de-scaling solutions work, I would also like to inform the plumber of that option, if he does not suggest it. However I just wanted to get a little feedback about my “maybe” using this as an option as well.

Any comments and feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Wilson

[Redwood]

There are a couple of outfits that have systems where they clean and epoxy line galvanized pipes. Call me a sceptic on this process...

I would look into repiping with PEX tubing.

[WestCoastWilson]

Thanks Redwood. I greatly appreciate your input and suggestions. As it turns out, upon my doing a little more research on the descaling option, it sounds to be a bit more involved and sounds much more pricey than I originally thought that it would be, so I am going to scratch that option off of my list, and just go with the suggestions and options that others have already provided to me.

Thanks so much for your help.

Wilson