Plumbing and maintenance
Managing limescale in a hard water area
At a glance
- Wiping screens after use removes the water that leaves the deposit, this does more than any spray applied weekly.
- Removable shower heads and aerators can be soaked; internal scale in valves is the part that eventually needs a plumber.
What to check
Wiping screens after use removes the water that leaves the deposit, this does more than any spray applied weekly.
Removable shower heads and aerators can be soaked; internal scale in valves is the part that eventually needs a plumber.
Your questions answered
Do softeners help?
They reduce scale formation throughout the system, but installation, drainage and running costs need considering.
Is scale harmful?
It is not a health issue in itself, but it shortens the life of valves, heads and seals.
Add limescale management to a wider project?
Plenty of this work happens alongside other jobs in the house. Tell us the whole picture and the sequencing gets easier.