I tackled flushing the main line a couple years back at my place—honestly, it wasn't as terrible as I expected. I rigged up a hose to the main valve outside, opened it up, and let it run for a bit. Definitely got some nasty-looking water out at first (think chocolate milk... yikes), but after that cleared up, pressure did seem noticeably better. Not life-changing, but worthwhile enough that I'd probably do it again if things slowed down. Just have towels handy—trust me on this one.
I've been thinking about doing something similar, but I'm a bit hesitant about wasting water—especially since we're trying to cut back on usage at home. Did you notice roughly how much water you ended up using during the flush? Wondering if there's a way to balance improving pressure without going overboard on consumption...
"Wondering if there's a way to balance improving pressure without going overboard on consumption..."
Did something similar last summer—honestly, didn't notice a huge spike in water usage. Maybe a couple gallons extra per flush? If you're careful and don't go crazy flushing every weekend, it's pretty manageable...
Did a similar tweak at my place, and honestly, the key was in fine-tuning the regulator valve. Took a bit of patience, but once dialed in, pressure improved without noticeable water waste. Worth giving it a shot if you're comfortable messing around with plumbing...
Yeah, tweaking the regulator valve usually does the trick. Also worth checking if you've got buildup in your aerators or showerheads—cleaned mine out last month and noticed a decent bump in pressure. Quick fix, minimal hassle.
