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403carpenter OP t1_ixxejee wrote

Reply to comment by jamesinboise in Plumbing back ups in two spots. by 403carpenter

Do chemicals work well? I’ve found anytime I’ve used things like drano type chemicals it’s a short term solution. And if I snake it soon afterwards I’m always worried about getting a burn on any exposed skin.

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Carorack t1_ixxmjhu wrote

no, chemicals dont work for clogs. Drain needs snaked or jetted.

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jeffersonairmattress t1_ixxtoam wrote

NEVER use drano/caustics or any other chemicals for physical problems, ever. They should have been outlawed decades ago.

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jamesinboise t1_ixxfpno wrote

Chemicals do work well, depending on the blockage, and type of chemical.

Drano sucks, go for the gusto! The shit that will kill you if you f7ck up.

If it's biologic material, the Sulphuric acid will work, just read the instructions and wear gloves, eye protection, and clothes you don't mind getting ruined.

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jamesinboise t1_ixxfvon wrote

Please make sure the type of piping you have before using anything. Plastic is great with acid, metal not so much. Metals will weaken with acid

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403carpenter OP t1_ixxhxn6 wrote

All the original plumbing is cast iron. I’ve done some renovations to the upstairs and replaced what I could. But haven’t touched the basement stuff yet.

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jamesinboise t1_ixxi9a2 wrote

Oof.... Not acids then... I would stay far away from putting acids in old Iron.... Unless you have a longer powered snake, you might just need to call a plumber. Hell call a few, just to ask what chemicals are safe. They may be cool?

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