[Shop-talk] slow disposal drain

Jack Brooks jibjib at att.net
Sun Apr 14 15:22:21 MDT 2013


Yes, I agree 100% on the bugs Ben!  I use them and should have discussed
them here too.  

 

With the slow drain, I just felt it was good to start with getting it
flowing better, as the bacteria are great for the long haul, but will take
some time to clear out the current mess.

 

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From: Benjamin Zwissler [mailto:bjzwissler at gmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2013 1:17 PM
To: Jack Brooks
Cc: Shop Talk
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] slow disposal drain

 

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 at 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 at autox.team.net
[mailto:shop-talk-bounces at 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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