Best Drain Unblocking Product?

**HeadPimp** · 12-14-2003, 10:30 AM

Depends on what it is plugged with and where. What is it that is plugged?

**Babaganoosh** · 12-14-2003, 10:30 AM

Go to the hardware store and look for "Thrift" or a similar product. Don't buy a liquid drain cleaner. Those just won't work. Thrift looks like little purple pebbles. Just run some hot water down the drain (make SURE it's hot or Thrift sets up like cement). If they don't have Thrift, find something that sounds like sand when you shake the bottle.

**Stud Money** · 12-14-2003, 10:32 AM

Its the kitchen sink so its food stuffs cant use bleach though because of the septic tank

Will try that suggestion of Thrift thanks

**Scootermuze** · 12-14-2003, 10:32 AM

Which drain?
Could be roots in the main line..

Do all drains back up or just certain ones?

I had this problem recently.. Had a plumber run a snake and he pulled out strands of roots.. Got some root killer and it seems to be helping..

I'd just call in a plumber and see what he finds..

**media** · 12-14-2003, 10:33 AM

Call a plumber or something like roto rooter, and have them bring a snake out to root out your drain.. The products just make things better for short time, you'll be back using the stuff again and again.. Do it right the first time

Media

**evildick** · 12-14-2003, 10:34 AM

Get the commercial strength acid, I think it is called Sanfax. It will eat through anything. Or better yet, go to the hardware store and buy a drain snake.

**Stud Money** · 12-14-2003, 10:34 AM

Yeah im gonna be calling a plumber out anyway but i need a quick fix for a day or so got a few days of dishes need washing up hehe

**HeadPimp** · 12-14-2003, 10:37 AM

The first question is has anyone been pouring grease down the drain? Second is has this happened before?

I would suggest going to the hardware store and getting a cheap snake, and a bottle of cleaning enzymes. Pull the trap out and make sure it is clear, then run the snake down the rest of the drain and see if you can get it that way. If that gets it, then put everything together and dump the enzymes down there to break the rest of the crud loose.

**Stud Money** · 12-14-2003, 10:39 AM

okay im heading out to Lowes with a list thanks guys

Catch ya later

**Stud Money** · 12-14-2003, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by HeadPimp
The first question is has anyone been pouring grease down the drain? Second is has this happened before?

No grease goes down the toilet as well as most other food stuffs that are leftover this is the first time its happened but im pretty sure the septic tank is due an inspection anyway hence why im going to be calling a plumber out in the next couple of days, ill get everything done in one go.

**mule** · 12-14-2003, 10:41 AM

caustic soda
nothing better
pour it in, then pour on boiling water
be careful not to get it in your eyes.

**PersianKitty** · 12-14-2003, 10:42 AM

grease in the toilet where you can't run the shyt outta the hot water after? Never heard of that one.

**Stud Money** · 12-14-2003, 01:01 PM

Opted for a combination of Thrift + Snake in the end and it worked like a charm thanks for all the help guys

The plumber will be out on Wednesday too

**Eve** · 12-14-2003, 01:05 PM

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