Hired remodeler to rebuild a stand-up shower. Now it won't drain. When I run a power snake, it comes up with grey (wet) powder on it. I suspect thinset, grout, or (doubtful) concrete. Remodeler now in jail (yikes!), so he's no help.
How do you get through this without busting out the slab? What about muriatic acid or other agent?
2007-01-19 10:01:57 · 4 answers · asked by bionicbrandon 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I have had this happen before. Sorry to say we had to bust up the slab and replace the pipe. Acid won't effect the thin set. It will just sit on top and cause you a big problem when you do bust it up. I can certainly feel your pain on this one.
2007-01-19 10:08:48 · answer #1 · answered by crackymcrackin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you use acid, you could ruin your piping (not knowing what it is) The best method is what your doing now. Power snake it, keep at it and water, water, water. If it is thinset or grout, this will wear it away. It may take some time but its cheaper than pulling the whole thing out
2007-01-19 10:07:11 · answer #2 · answered by Ann S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Ann. If you don't want to take the time, call Roto Rooter. They have more powerful machines and can do the job quicker.
I had a similar problem with tar from roof repair falling into my rainpipe and blocking it. They were able to clear it out well.
2007-01-19 10:10:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pour a bottle of apple cider vinegar down it and wait, it should go on down.
2007-01-19 11:25:34 · answer #4 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋