Would pouring battery acid down my bathtub drain help clear out whatever has built up in it thats keeping it from draining properly?
2007-12-26 14:32:11 · 9 answers · asked by m_hohmann 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Oh yes. Once the pipe has been completely dissolved, the drain will run freely. You'll be able to see evidence of the free flow very quickly in the room directly beneath the bathtub.
2007-12-26 14:40:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I find that most of the clogged drains in my house are caused by hair being trapped around the plug mechanism or grease. To get rid of the hair, I slip in a long thin plastic device with backwards pointing barbs along the sides. I believe you can get those at most home improvement or hardware stores. It's very effective in catching the hair and it's a lot less dangerous than pouring a caustic acid down your drain. As for the grease, I typically pour boiling hot water down the drain. It breaks up the grease quite well.
2007-12-26 22:48:31 · answer #2 · answered by RoVale 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pouring battery acid down any drain would be an extraordinaryily dumb thing to do. It won't help clog the drain and could eat anything metal in two, thereby causing more problems than a plugged line.
2007-12-26 22:36:36 · answer #3 · answered by Corky R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You want to pay for a new plumbing job in your house? Then I wouldn't pour battery acid down the drain.
2007-12-26 22:39:53 · answer #4 · answered by 80's kid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use drano max gel works great for drains fights through standing water disolves everything and is safe for drains ....alot better than battery acid, and btw where did you get that????Who sold this to you???lol For grease i would use a chemical called lye its strong, but very effective the chemical in lye turns grease into soap and gets washes away.
2007-12-27 11:30:19 · answer #5 · answered by mark h 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a drain snake. It gets rid of clogs by grabbing them and pulling then out. Follow the directions. Even I could do it. I suggest a nice metal one. It costs a lot less than a plumber and is much safer than strong chemicals, and quicker.
2007-12-26 23:18:58 · answer #6 · answered by Solanum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG don't use batteiy acid! Its poisin~ I've use Dark vinegar, bring it to a real boil and pour it in , its cheap, and smells fresh when you're done, and won't damage your plumbing!!
2007-12-27 17:16:08 · answer #7 · answered by happywjc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not, but if you want to unclog use Draino that works really good its only about 9 dollars
2007-12-26 22:35:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
pour in a box of baking soday then a cup of white vinegar
let it bubble up awhile & flush with hot water
2007-12-26 22:36:02 · answer #9 · answered by Amanda H 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋