"Ed Clarke" wrote in message
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: On 2005-08-24, Charles wrote:
: On Tue, 23 Aug 2005 20:05:56 -0400, Ol' Duffer
: wrote:
:
: I have an exterior faucet with the threads grown up
: with mineral deposits so that I can no longer get a
: hose screwed on, and would like to chase the threads.
:
: If the r.c.m guys can't help you, why not fill a plastic bag with
: vinegar and tie it to the faucet? Keep the thread part in the
: vinegar. Replace as needed. Cheaper than a new faucet or a rare
: tap and die.

I was going to suggest that too Ed, I would add that after you let it soak
over night, use a wire brush to scrub it.
You may get much of the buildup off this way.