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Old 10-11-2006, 04:23 PM   #1
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Default Keeping the head hoses clear

We all have had a build up of deposits in the maserator and head hoses, I beat it buy using cleaning vinegar. Just a few spoons each night and the problem of build up and eventual clogging is a thing of the past. I buy 'cleaning vinegar' from hardware stores when I can as it's much cheaper than 'table white vinegar' from the supermarket and works as well. I guess there won't be a lot of replies but hopefully this thought will get read and tried. Nothing worse than having to dismantle the head and scrape the deposits out.

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Old 10-11-2006, 09:15 PM   #2
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It's an ongoing problem and I'd agree vinegar is a good as any other product for removing uric acid crystals.

I find irregardless - one should remove the pipes each 3 years or so and by flexing - crack out any build-up.

But if everyone who uses the heads remembers one can't grow crystals if all that is left in the pipes is water - a bit more pumping can reduce crystal growth significantly........

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