Cast Iron Descaling and its Many Benefits

Cast Iron Descaling and its Many Benefits

Cast Iron Descaling

• by Daniel

Have you ever heard of cast iron pipes? They are a common material for sewer lines in older homes built until the mid-70s. Iron is a durable and versatile material that has been used for centuries. It’s been used to build everything from houses and bridges to plumbing systems.

One such example of this durability is in today’s construction industry, where cast iron pipes still play an important role as they are found in most commercial buildings. Still, there are also ductile-steel ones that many recent studies show are more sturdy and resistant to corrosion.

Cast Iron Descaling and When it’s Necessary

The iron pipes in your home can cause you some problems, especially when they rust and calcify. Your drain may be sluggish because of wear and tear, making it annoying to deal with a pool of dirty water. When you flush the toilet, does it sound like water is gurgling? If so, then your pipes are clogged and need to be serviced.

When your sewer backs up and overflows, it can be serious. This type of problem should never go untreated. There could be an expensive blockage that requires professional plumbers to unblock the drain before things get worse than they already are.

A pipe descaling service is perfect for those looking to get their sewer system in working order. Find out how it can help you as a property owner by reading on.

Cast Iron Descaling and What it Entails

When you need cast iron descaling, a plumber will come to your home with a specialized machine attached to a fast-speed rotating cable. The tool goes through the pipes quickly and scrapes away the heavy buildup found in the inner wall of your pipes, making them cleaner than ever before. This is a great way to extend the life of your pipes, which can be more affordable than replacing them all at once.

If you need pipe relining, your plumber will still conduct a thorough descaling to ensure your pipes are clean and debris-free before installing a new lining. When pipes are descaled, they’re typically cleaned with high-speed abrasives to restore them to their original state. Some plumbers will also use hydro jetting to flush out any remaining dirt or other objects. Pipe descaling can cause loose debris, so hydro jetting flushes it all out so things are flowing properly again.

Cast Iron Descaling is Safe for Your Pipes

There’s no need to worry about your pipes getting damaged by descaling. Your plumber will conduct a camera inspection first and then decide what treatment plan is best for you.

With the pipe descaling method, we can get rid of scale build-up in your pipes. It’s proven to be more effective than other methods like hydro-jetting and safer. You might want to try this out if you’re experiencing clogs or blockages regularly with no success after trying everything else. Below are the differences in various methods of pressure:

• Hydro jetting is 350 to 4700 psi.
• Traditional sewer cable pressure is 80 to 350 psi.
• Soft bristle high-speed abrasive descaling brush is 35 to 45 psi.

The gentle pressure from the descaling brush provides the least torque or water force. We will inspect your pipes to diagnose the problem and recommend solutions based on what they see. Usually, this means descaling since it’s less likely than other methods that could cause further damage or require more extensive repairs.

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