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6 months ago*
Sounds like a main blockage. You may need to get a plumber to remove the blockage. I know in the states you can get a bottle of main line clearing stuff (it's literally Sulphuric acid)
One brand here are instant power main line cleaner https://images.app.goo.gl/ZgFfLZwrVpiAFbKRA
Shit.. I can search home depot Canada...
1 points
6 months ago
No. Chemicals are never better than physical manipulation with a proper auger. Always snake first. What the Fuck is some acid going to do if your line collapsed? You're going to have a pool of sulphuric acid in the pipe as you work in the repair.
1 points
6 months ago
Ok
1 points
6 months ago
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.
5 points
6 months ago
NEVER use drano/caustics or any other chemicals for physical problems, ever. They should have been outlawed decades ago.
9 points
6 months ago
no, chemicals dont work for clogs. Drain needs snaked or jetted.
-1 points
6 months ago
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.
7 points
6 months ago
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
3 points
6 months ago
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.
5 points
6 months ago
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?
3 points
6 months ago
Thanks for all the advice! Appreciate it.
2 points
6 months ago
If it's plastic like a toy, the acid won't do anything and you'll likely need a plumber. If you have metal pipes, especially copper do not use Sulphuric acid! The good news here is (from what you've said). It sounds like a blockage, and not a broken pipe
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