Warning: That 'simple' well screen cleanout job just cost me a whole Saturday

I thought it would be a quick rinse with the pressure washer, but the mineral deposits were welded on like concrete. Had to disassemble the entire drop pipe and still ended up scratching the screen. Now I'm worried about reduced flow and have to source a replacement part locally, which is always a gamble. The worst part is knowing I could have prevented this with more regular maintenance checks.