I'm doing a science project, and I need to build 3 very simple drains to test drain cleaners. Help?!?!?!?

Question

How can I build 3 simple and inexpensive drains for my project?

Answer 1

With all due respect I might ask how you intend to CLOG whatever the drain construction happens to end up being.

I'd probably do it a bit more elaborately; albiet a bit more expensive than milk jugs or styro cups. No offense to others.

I'd probably use 3 bathroom sink drains; attached to 3 "P" traps (Which is where most drain clogs occur anyway) attach those with clamps or through holes drilled; into a top board; attach two pieces of that same lumber as legs; and have a dish washing pan beneath; allowing that the "P" trap and drain plumbing are open to flow into the pan.

You could probably accomplish the same with a large plastic tub; easy to cut holes in; many are nearly clear; so the action can be observed.

BUT that's just me. It is for a grade and recognition I assume.

Steven Wolf

No offense at all but I'm against adding toxins to our eco system, but this might also work in a way that demonstrates the INEFFECTIVENESS of drain cleaners; and along with your project you can have a garden hose; snake; and/or a coat hanger as the alternative methods.

Answer 2

Use styrofoam cups that will fit the neck of a canning jar and get stuck about half way in or so.
Poke a hole in the bottom about an inch wide or so and then clog the whole bottom of the cup with crisco and hair from a hairbrush.
When you demonstrate them side by side it should be pretty cool. There are some that will eat the styrofoam cup, I don't remember if that chemical one is still on the market.

Answer 3

use a empty milk container, with clear plastic tubing, formed into a loop, in to the top of the milk jug,
clear tubing can be found at a hardware or major lumber store,