Galvanized drain pipe precaution
Are vinegar, bleach, baking soda things that I should avoid?
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Jim on Jul 02, 2016change to plastic pipeHelpful Reply
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Johnchip on Jul 02, 2016At thispoint it really won't make much difference fretting over what goes down the drain, unless it is industrial acid. The pipe is shot. A bit of this or that from your kitchen will not suddenly change your situation drastically. Plan for your pvc days sooner than later.Helpful Reply
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Lynn Palmatier on Jul 02, 2016You must be in a pretty old house. PVC is today's answer to drainage. Our old house had what is called Orangeburg that we replaced with PVC. As far as avoiding this stuff if you are fixing the pipe. I think that these can be caustic items if undiluted. Recommendation is to get it replaced as soon as possible or you might get an even bigger problem.Helpful Reply
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Deanna Nassar on Jul 02, 2016Common household liquids should not harm the pipe. Change to PVC pipe as soon as possible. The old pipe is a problem waiting to happen again. Clamps a pipe tape only go so far.Helpful Reply
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Sophia,M.,McConnery on Jul 02, 2016All the things you mentioned are actually accelerating the decomposition of this type of pipe.You have to get the old pipe replaced as soon as possible!Helpful Reply
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Becky Shell on Jul 02, 2016Wow neve knew galvanized was ever used for drains heard of clay pipes ,iron pipes ,Pvc wonder if this was a diy project .This set up was just asking for problems.Helpful Reply
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Daryl Richardson on Jul 02, 2016Agree with Jonchip they are beyond worrying about what you put in them. They are thin other than the rust inside slowing the flow anyway. Time to replace with pic & not have the problems you're having or going to have.Helpful Reply
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Jean Myles on Jul 02, 2016I agree with the other people Now is the time to switch to Pvc.Helpful Reply
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Tagwatts1 on Jul 02, 2016If you want to solve the problem and not add to it. install the PVC. In the end it is going to be cheaper than patching , You can continue to patch or you can do it once. I know you are looking at expense., The pipe is finished and served its dutyHelpful Reply
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Diana on Jul 03, 2016I had the same problem a few years ago I scrubbed it clean and used the spray on leak stop you see on television I used black so I could see exactly where it was going, worked greatHelpful Reply
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