I would have thrown some hydrochloric down there. Are these things made of stuff that can rust?
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OP
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Team I did plunger it like a madman and with a shot of water first thank you all much, in my old age I’ve got very messy with sand and rip cleans I might have to handle the cleaning in the front yard next time for sure, dang near clogged it all
DrZoidburg
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Battery acid will not make it better. What are your pipes made of metal or pvc? Pvc is resistant to hydrochloric acid. You could dilute a gallon to about 3 gallons or more to control the reaction rate. If you don't it will get very hot an possibly melt the pipe. Add slowly, and also turn on a fan if you have a vent. Also remember to add acid to water. (for safety reasons)
OP
OP
Very very helpful for sure that acid run sounds easy to mess up for sure
how do you access a bathtub trap though it’s all sealed up/ no access panels in the bathroom, that way next time if it clogs worse I’ll know
how do you access a bathtub trap though it’s all sealed up/ no access panels in the bathroom, that way next time if it clogs worse I’ll know
DrZoidburg
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One more thing open any windows you can. You will be amazed how much co2 and other gasses it will throw off. That acid will dissolve it. What kind of trap standard U?
DrZoidburg
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Pour it right in the drain it will leach into the trap, but may likely corrode the drain part a bit if its metal. Other option hire a plumber with this thing called a jet type system.
Traps are designed to access and clean if necessary. I find it’s inaccessibility very odd.
OP
OP
I will absolutely not quit my day job, harping about cycles online, for any form of home repair venture
was able to press it all out with the fitted plunger and a jolt of water in the shower drain and won’t be messing around with any more clog risks thats for sure. The whole time sand was going down I kept thinking a mere half gallon of vinegar would dissolve it into milk, no way it would take the power acid for that type of job, with the safety issues etc you guys knew what to plan for that’s for sure.
was able to press it all out with the fitted plunger and a jolt of water in the shower drain and won’t be messing around with any more clog risks thats for sure. The whole time sand was going down I kept thinking a mere half gallon of vinegar would dissolve it into milk, no way it would take the power acid for that type of job, with the safety issues etc you guys knew what to plan for that’s for sure.
Jekyl
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Most bathroom have an access panel behind the shower fixtures to the adjacent room. If not then there wouldn't be a way to access the trap without it.
TCoach
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Brandon,
Look into a "Drain Bladder". Basically hooks into a garden hose and fills the drain/pipe to seal and then release high pressure water to try and force out a clog. I've had to use one before to clear a sewer line and it worked like a champ.
Here is what Home Depot calls it:
HuskyMedium Drain Bladder
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Medium-Drain-Bladder-82-976-111/301879205#ratings-and-reviews
