Imelda Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) Hi all. I had discussed my problem of very low water pressure at my shower faucet even with the faucet head removed on an earlier post. No issues at kitchen, outside faucet or toilet. I decided to share this on a separate post on how I fixed the problem since others might have this problem sometime. I bought the vinegar (see pic) at Home Depot and was planning on pumping it though the fresh water tank (bypassing the water heater) and decalcifying before my next trip. But meanwhile I had the idea of removing the faucet head, turn of water or pump and drain as much of the water out of the shower water line as I could. Then I took a syringe - see pic (no needle) and slowly over 1 hr. injected about 2 cups of the vinegar down the faucet hose (see pic) . Be sure to wear gloves and eye protection as the vinegar will burn. I hung the shower hose to the shower holder so I got max amount of vinegar down the hose. Pics need to be rotated 90 degrees. After 1 hr. I went back and turned on the water pump and water pressure is back to normal. 👍 Edited June 2, 2022 by topgun2 pic rotation 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted June 2, 2022 Moderators Share Posted June 2, 2022 Better on those pics? Bill 1 3 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imelda Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 Thank you for rotating the pics. Looks better now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhncb Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Good job Imelda. Sorry I missed your earlier question about vinegar vs CLR but looks like you figured it out. I've never used CLR because white vinegar is always on hand and it works. It's also a lot cheaper with no worries about damaging seals. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted June 2, 2022 Moderators Share Posted June 2, 2022 Ingenious, @Imelda. Great job. 1 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. Dc compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 I had the same problem with my bath faucet and had to take the hoses loose and blow out the bath faucet and sure enough a small piece of plastic blew out the lime. I guess it had finally worked it's self down the line from construction. trainman 2019 RAM 1500, 5.7 Hemi, 4X4, Crew Cab, 5'7" bed, Towing Package, 3.92 Gears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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