Scale inhibitors

[Mark]

I refer to those gadgets that go around incoming water pipes. Do they work.

[Franko]

Yes .............. but going on postings in the past, I'll probably be the only person to say this :) Franko.

[EricP]

Yes, they work for a short while in the pipe immediately after the gadget, but then it wears off and is useless for domestic use.

Probably cheaper to have the local Shaman make up a charm and put that on the rising main.

[Franko]

I have had one fitted for a few years and can honestly state that my kettle and shower head need descaling MUCH less than before - probably once every 2 months as opposed to each and every week - unless that shaman broke into my house and danced around a bit while I was at work :) Franko.