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Re: [Shop-talk] slow disposal drain

To: Jack Brooks <jibjib@att.net>
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] slow disposal drain
From: Benjamin Zwissler <bjzwissler@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:17:23 -0400
Cc: Shop Talk <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
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I use the bacterial cleaners.  It won't work immediately but will keep it
clean indefinitely.  It comes as a dry powder that you mix with warm water
and pour down the drain.  The bacteria eats the bio materials, including
soap scum.  I had a slow drain on my washer that was difficult to keep
clear.  The bacterial cleaner has kept it clean for years.  If you  put
something down it that kills the bacteria you may to add them again.

Ben......




On Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at 2:19 PM, Jack Brooks <jibjib@att.net> wrote:

> I'd give Hot water a go if you think the problem is in the connector pipe
> and it might be a fatty build up.  Pour in a large container of hot water,
> while the hot water is running.  I wouldn't run the disposal at this time,
> you want to give the hot water plenty of time to clear out the buildup.
>  The
> idea is to overwhem the pipe with water and scour it clean.  Conversely,
> you
> might just move the fat further down the pipe, which might not be a good
> thing.
>
> I've also run ice cubes down mine when it slowed.  The cubes clean the heck
> out of the inside of the disposal.  Citrus rinds clean really well too.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shop-talk-bounces@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shop-talk-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tim
> Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2013 10:11 AM
> To: Shop Talk
> Subject: [Shop-talk] slow disposal drain
>
> I have a garbage disposal that drains slow unless you run it. While I am
> pretty sure I know what is causing it (build up in the pipe), I am
> hoping that I don't have to pull the drain pipe to clean it out....
>
> So, that being said, does anyone know if there is something I can run
> down the drain that will clear out that build up? Regular drain cleaners
> have not worked....
>
> Thanks!
> tim
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