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dave guest

01-04-2008 20:35:24

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What's your favorite drain cleaner. I used to use something with sulfuric acid, but it seems to be off the market. Kitchen drain is about 40' run of PVC and is getting slow. Last time I pulled it all out and replaced, is there a better way? Seems like dishwasher is doing it. Thanks always!

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Slowpoke

01-06-2008 00:11:32

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Re: Cleaning drains.OT in reply to dave guest, 01-04-2008 20:35:24

Are you saying you dug up 40' of pipe because it was running slow??? Did the old pipe/new pipe have the right slope of 1/4" /foot? You need sand in the bottom of the trench to lay the pipe. Dirt will not work.

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glennster

01-05-2008 18:11:43

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Re: Cleaning drains.OT in reply to dave guest, 01-04-2008 20:35:24

you can try a product called roebic 67 bacterial drain cleaner. it is a granular powder, you mix a few tablespoons with warm water and pour it down the drain at nite. it uses bacteria and enzymes to dissolve the soap residue and grease. harmless to plumbing and septic tanks. you can treat one a month to keep all the pipes clear. ace hardware sells it, or most big box stores.

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dave guest

01-05-2008 16:15:19

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Re: Cleaning drains.OT in reply to dave guest, 01-04-2008 20:35:24

Thanks again. Nothing like experience.

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ErnieDD

01-05-2008 14:46:35

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Re: Cleaning drains.OT in reply to dave guest, 01-04-2008 20:35:24

do you use palmolive green hand dish soap?

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flying belgian

01-05-2008 09:29:14

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Re: Cleaning drains.OT in reply to dave guest, 01-04-2008 20:35:24

After you get it cleared pour a pot of boiling water down it from time to time. That will solve future problems if grease is the cause.

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Gary from Muleshoe

01-05-2008 06:44:21

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Re: Cleaning drains.OT in reply to dave guest, 01-04-2008 20:35:24

Find a salesman for Drummond American they sell a product called So-Drox. I use it all the time at work on clogged drains, this stuff really works. It will eat through grease, hair, soap build up in drains. It is kind of expensive but I believe it is worth it. It is also oder free so it doesnt run you out of the house when you use it. All those over the counter products just add to your problem.

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CRUSADER

01-12-2008 08:10:49

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Re: Cleaning drains.OT in reply to Gary from Muleshoe, 01-05-2008 06:44:21

Gary where do you buy this stuff at? Your not far from Clovis so it's possible I may be able to get some to try from the same supplier. At the house the washer seems to have draining problems, but not the rest of the house. This is the third washer that has had the same problem. The first broke, the second is here in Abilene with me (but momma a new set from the BX) and this one has the same problem. I've snaked the lines and once in a while get some lint out of it. She has used drain cleaner. When ever I can interpret that it's been a while since she used drain cleaner I'll pour some liquid fire in there and let it set. This usually lasts for about a month to two months. I'm open to other options.

Jim

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TomTex

01-05-2008 05:46:11

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Re: Cleaning drains.OT in reply to dave guest, 01-04-2008 20:35:24

Dave, I had sink line clog up and had tried everything to get it to flow. I used a snake, liquid uncloggers, plunger, hot water, and everything in between. I was about ready to call a plumber and decided to try one more thing. I picked up a "Clog Buster" made by Oatey. Comes in different sizes, made in USA. I used the one taht for 1 1/2 to 3 inch. Its a black rubber thing that screws ont a garden hose. Insert in drain pipe, have someone outside turn on the water hose, and Bingo, problem solved. I have used it twice and worked like a dream both times. Tom

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RayP(MI)

01-05-2008 05:15:51

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Re: Cleaning drains.OT in reply to dave guest, 01-04-2008 20:35:24

I get the same problem from time to time. Grease buildup from the dishwasher, and careless grease disposal from the sink. I have a 20 foot section of my drain that has very little fall, and I'm sure that contributes to the problem. Have replaced all elbows with "T"s so I can get into them with a hand powered auger. Only takes a few minutes. Seems as though certain brands of DW detergent are better than others at keeping drain clear. (You'll have to experiment here.) Use the hottest water you can in the DW. Be careful to dispose of grease and food before washing. (Scrape into garbage, don't dispose in the disposer.) Use HOT water when running disposer, and run extra hot water after using disposer.

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Stan in Oly, WA

01-04-2008 23:51:47

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Re: Cleaning drains.OT in reply to dave guest, 01-04-2008 20:35:24

Hi Dave,

If you rent a motorized auger, make sure that it is intended for the size of your drain line---probably 1-1/2" or 2". Since it's a kitchen drain, grease is a real probability, even if nobody poured straight grease down the drain. A large kettle of boiling water once in awhile is a good thing.

For a quick fix of a bad clog, I have my own way of using Draino (but the 40' run is out of my normal experience). I run a lot of boiling or very hot water down the drain. When there's no standing water left, I pour about half a can of Draino down the drain, put a bucket upside down over it, and pour several quarts of boiling water into the sink. The fumes of the Draino reaction are toxic and caustic, but the real danger of it is the eruptive splashback. The bucket contains that. Draino works by putting a large amount of heat against an organic---usually grease based---clog, so more heat means more result.

Good luck with it, Stan

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mph

01-04-2008 21:56:55

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Re: Cleaning drains.OT in reply to dave guest, 01-04-2008 20:35:24

The simple thing try some baking soda and vinger down the drain.

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rgvtx

01-04-2008 20:55:23

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Re: Cleaning drains.OT in reply to dave guest, 01-04-2008 20:35:24

I agree with 620RC, don't use the granular soap in the dishwasher. I used Cascade for years, great stuff but hedoublehockeysticks on the drains. Use the liquid stuff, much less problems. As for cleaning, use a 1/4 or 3/8 by 50 foot cable on an electric drum. Can be rented pretty cheap. I never had much luck with the chemicals unless it was the shower drain which is always a hair clog. Also on your kitchen drain, be sure the misses isn't pouring any cooking grease down there such as bacon grease. Cold water hits it and presto chango instant clog. Sort of like a feminime napkin in the toilet, nothing but bad news.

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620 row crop

01-04-2008 20:43:10

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Re: Cleaning drains.OT in reply to dave guest, 01-04-2008 20:35:24

Is powder soap begin used I hadthat trouble once started useing liquid dishsoap no move cloggs.Could you use a snake to un clog it ?

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