- Tried descaling a few years back—honestly, results were mixed.
- Did notice improvement initially, but yeah... eventually had issues further down the line.
- Agree that replacing sections is usually more reliable long-term, especially if pipes are older galvanized ones.
- Had a similar issue a while back—tried descaling too, thinking it'd be a quick fix. It worked okay at first, but honestly, within months the problems crept back in.
- Ended up biting the bullet and replacing a section of the galvanized pipe. Not exactly fun or cheap, but haven't had trouble since.
- Older galvanized pipes just seem to keep causing headaches down the line... sometimes it's better to tackle it head-on rather than patching repeatedly.
Did you notice any rust-colored water before things got worse? Had a similar scare myself—ended up replacing pipes too. It's a hassle, but peace of mind (and avoiding future floods...) is worth it. Hang in there!
I get why replacing pipes seems like the safest bet, but honestly, rust-colored water doesn't always mean you're headed for disaster. Had something similar happen a while back—panicked, called a plumber friend over, and turns out it was just sediment buildup from the city line. Flushed the system thoroughly and haven't had an issue since (fingers crossed...). Definitely worth checking simpler fixes first before diving into pipe replacements, especially if budget's tight right now. Good luck with it all.
Fair point about sediment, but what if the rust-colored water keeps coming back? Had a similar issue myself—thought I was in the clear after flushing, but nope, it returned. Turns out older galvanized pipes were slowly corroding. Ever consider getting your water tested just to be safe? Not saying you're wrong, just might save some headaches down the road... and who doesn't love fewer plumbing headaches?
