How To Use Drain Buster
Domenec Reynolds
Concentrated 93% inhibited virgin sulfuric acid liquid drain opener. Quickly dissolves the toughest organic clogs, including paper, rags, hair, sanitary products, and food. The heat generated in the dissolving of blockages acts to melt away grease, soap, and oils. For use in sinks, toilets, tubs and showers. Use only in PVC pipes. Safe for use in drains connected to septic systems when used in quantities as directed on the label.
Say goodbye to clogged drains and stagnant water! Professor Amos Superfast Drain Cleaner (32 oz) is your answer! Our proprietary Accelerator formula tackles even the toughest grime and slime in seconds, leaving your pipes flowing freely and your home smelling fresh. Safe for all types of plumbing, including kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and septic systems, Superfast attacks both clogs and built-up scum for long-lasting results.
2. Can I Use Supeprfast In The Garbage Disposal?
No, Super Fast is not used in garbage disposals we recommend using our Fast PM Powder for disposals, dishwashers and washing machines.
Powerful drain opener that gets to the plug fast and removes it without the use of acids or solvents. Dissolves all obstructions such as paper, rags, grease, cloth, hair, sludge, and other organic matter. May be used on porcelain, ceramic, tile, and grout. Safe to use following Citra-Fizz. Formulated with sodium hydroxide, which produces higher temperatures and works faster than potassium hydroxide products. Contains no acids, chlorine derivatives, solvents, or flammables.
When prolonged buildup of solid material like grease, hair or food; or by the growth of roots from nearby trees into your drainpipes, the result can be a messy backup of wastewater into your home. Hydro Jetting Service is the way to fix the problem.
Drain Free is a speedy liquid that simply is poured into clogged drains. Remove as much water as possible from basins, and pour directly into drain. Let stand 15 minutes. Flush with cold tap water. Floor drains pour directly into drain. Let stand 15 minutes. Pour 3 to 5 gallon tap water down drain to flush. Always shake well before using. WILL NOT HARM PLUMBING!
The first two numbers represent the last two digits of the calendar year produced. The last three numbers represent the day of the year the product was packaged. E.G. 19134 would be the 134th day of 2019.
Simple and easy to use, as Grease Trap and Drain Cleaner dissolves it releases beneficial bacteria into the drain or grease trap to digest FOG and maintain clean, free-flowing systems. Grease Trap and Drain Cleaner is formulated with targeted surfactants that loosen food particles and grease deposits so that the bacteria can quickly begin digesting those organic wastes.
Flexicore cables are the strongest, most durable drain cleaning cables in the industry. Professionals who have used it know that its patented design, strength, and durability put it head and shoulders above all other cables in the industry.
I would definitely NOT put drain cleaner (any type, but especially caustic drain cleaner such as sodium hydroxide) inside any equipment - e.g., dishwasher, washing machine (laundry), disposal. Drain cleaner should only go directly into drain pipes. Drain cleaning chemicals are designed to interact with and dissolve accumulated hair, grease and dirt in some manner (the exact method depends on whether it is a caustic cleaner or enzyme based or something else). Drain cleaning chemicals are NOT designed to clear out "foreign objects" (classic example is a toy down the toilet, but this can also include other things such as small pieces of plastic or metal that ended up in the dishwasher drain)
The general process is to figure out if the problem is in equipment or in the pipes. Disconnect the equipment from the drain pipes. In the case of a dishwasher that is normally by detaching a flexible hose from the dishwasher. If you think there is a clog in the pipes, ideally disconnect any flexible and/or easily removable parts (in the case of a dishwasher, disconnect the hose from the sink/disposal end and do any serious drain cleaning (snake, drain cleaning chemicals, etc.) starting at the sink trap (preferably AFTER the sink trap if it can be removed easily) and definitely after the disposal.
Assuming that the pipes are clear (either clogged and now clear, or tested by running large volumes of water from the sink and determining that there is no problem), then the problem is in the equipment. That can be a problem with a pump, with drain line configuration (dishwasher requiring high hose loop or air gap but instead having a straight hose) or something broken/blocked inside the equipment. If there is something broken inside the equipment then drain cleaner would only make it harder to fix. If there is something blocked inside the equipment then it is unlikely (though not impossible) that it is something that drain cleaning chemicals can fix. More likely it will be plastic or metal which may be affected somewhat by drain cleaner - but the dishwasher parts themselves (pumps, fittings, etc.) can ALSO be affected, negatively, by drain cleaner. Drain cleaning chemicals have the big advantage of working, to paraphrase Einstein, as "spooky action at a distance", but that is not an advantage for a dishwasher which is totally accessible.
A drain cleaner or opener is a person, device or product unblocking sewer pipes or clogged wastewater drains. The term usually refers to a chemical or mechanical utensil such as a commercial chemical product, plumber's snake, drain auger or toilet plunger. Occasionally, it is applied to a plumber or another individual who performs the drain cleaning and hygiene.
Chemical drain cleaners, plungers, handheld drain augers, and air burst drain cleaners are typically applied to the problem of a clogged single drain, such as a sink, toilet, tub, or shower drain. An effective drain cleaner can remove soft obstructions (such as hair and grease) accumulating near the fixture's drain inlet.
If more than one plumbing fixture is clogged then electric drain cleaners, battery powered drain cleaners, sewer jetters or such mechanical devices are usually required to clear obstructions along the entire length of the drain piping system, that is, from fixture drain inlets through the main building drains and lateral piping outside the building to the collector sewer mains.
The history of drain cleaners parallels the development of common drain systems themselves.[1] As a result, there is not an extensive history of cleaners in the US, as municipal plumbing systems were not readily available in middle-class American homes until the early 20th century. Prior to this time, Americans often discarded the dirty water collected in basins after use. Limited piping systems gradually developed with lead materials, but after WWI when the poisonous properties of lead became more well-known, piping was reconstructed with galvanized iron.[citation needed]
Galvanized iron is actually steel covered in a protective layer of zinc, but it was soon discovered that this zinc layer naturally corroded due to exposure to the atmosphere and rainwater, as well as cement, runoff, etc. Once corrosion occurred down to the base metal, porous plaques and rust would form, leading to sediment build-up that would gradually clog these drains.
The problems with corroding galvanized iron pipes eventually led to their replacement by copper or plastic (PVC) piping by the 1960s. Natural substances such as hair, grease, or other oils continued to be an issue in drain clogs, encouraging the development of chemical drain cleaners as well as mechanical tools to clear drains.[2]
Handheld drain augers are typically designed to clean portions of a drain within 25 feet (7.6 m) of the drain opening. The springy, flexible cable of a handheld drain auger is pushed into a drain while the operator rotates a drum that anchors the cable. Similar to handheld augers, drain rods can be used for clearing blockages in long, straight runs of pipe.
Many handheld augers have cables which are thin enough to pass through common sink traps, but manufacturers do not recommend using handheld drain augers in toilets because of their potential to scratch ceramic surfaces. Instead, a special closet auger (from "water closet") should be used.[citation needed]
Air burst drain cleaners use accelerated carbon dioxide, air or other gas to rupture the clog membrane. Accelerated gas creates a force on standing water that can dislodge clogs that accumulate close to drain openings.
Advantages of air burst drain cleaners include the potential to immediately clear clogs and slow-running drains, in contrast to chemical cleaners that can take more time to work. Air burst cleaners can dislodge obstructions that are further away from drain openings than can a plunger, and in contrast to drain augers do not risk scratching the ceramic surfaces of sinks, bathtubs and toilets.
Safety considerations for air burst drain cleaners include a requirement to wear eye protection and, when using an air burst cleaner that uses compressed gas cartridges, careful handling of unused cartridges.
Advantages of hydro-mechanical drain cleaners are their eco-friendliness (most use only tap water), their ability to dislodge and remove clogs like sand or cat litter that 'back-fill when using a conventional snake, and their friendliness to plumbing joints. Unlike air-burst cleaners, hydro-mechanical drain cleaners do not pressurize plumbing joints. On some models of hydro-mechanical drain cleaner both hot and cold water can be used, providing added cleaning power for fat, protein, or other easily melting drain clogs.
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