I have a 24 foot section of cast iron drain pipe and it has just been pumped out (septic tank) it was close to the top but not covering the drain - I put a camera up the exit from the tank side and the inside is about 2" the rest is clogged with what the septic pump guy called buildup.
Roto ruter is not an option - to far away - they dont service here
What can I put in there to open the drain up?
I was told muratic acid will destroy the toilet
and the sulferic acid will damage the pipe.
2007-08-31 04:21:31 · 6 answers · asked by cgriffin1972 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Renting a sewer auger with enough cable to reach the end would be the best bet. They have different size cutters for whatever size pipe you have plus an "arrow shaped" tip for initial breaking through of hard deposits. If this is not an option and you need to use a chemical, use an enzyme drain cleaner such as Draincare by Zep. Enzyme cleaners work the same way as your septic (with bacteria) and are safe for all drainage systems. Enzyme cleaners "cling to and eat" organic clogs (not tree roots). They take longer to work than caustic chemicals but do a more thorough job. read and follow label directions.
2007-08-31 06:39:24 · answer #1 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ok, you need to clean the skillet, then let's start all over. Since it's messed up, just clean it however you can. Now you need to season it propery so nothing will stick. A cast iron skillet should look shiny when it is seasoned. To season: Coat entire inside and sides of skillet with shortening or veggie oil. Put in 30 degree oven for 2 hours. Let it cool. Repeat process again. After the second time let the skillet sit overnight. The next day if it's not shiny, then repeat the process again. Once it is seasoned DO NOT put water on it. Simply wipe clean after it has cooled a bit (but is still warm) with a soft cloth. That's it. No soap, no water.
2016-05-17 22:30:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All drain pipes are set at a very slight slope so that the water doesn't run off and leave the solids behind. Cast Iron is truly ROUGH on the inside so that toilet paper does catch a lot! Consider replacement with PVC.
2007-08-31 15:03:17 · answer #3 · answered by fibreglasscar 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, rent yourself a power snake. I've used them lots of times. The roto rooter guy uses the same thing. You can probably get the job done for well under a hundred bucks, including fuel costs to go get the equipment. And it'll only take about an hour of relatively low stress labor including cleanup time.
2007-08-31 05:46:27 · answer #4 · answered by 107Dan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can rent a power snake for most equipment rental companies. It is a little tricky to run but not that hard. It is almost the same thing the roto rooter guy uses anyway.
2007-08-31 05:14:22 · answer #5 · answered by Controlfreak38 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
24 foot length is really too long for any domestic equipment. I would try hiring a water jet spraying machine with a long hose but if not possible I would replace the old pipe with a modern plastic one.
2007-08-31 04:29:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋