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Many vital parts in the dishwasher are plastic. Usually, the drain hose is plastic, too. Drain cleaners are ok for PVC pipes, but too caustic for other types of plastic. Drain cleaners also cause corrosion of metal parts.
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Is drain cleaner a calcium hydroxide acid?
Drain cleaner is sodium hydroxide in solution, which is a powerful base.
Is drain cleaner hazardous?
YES for human health and your drain
Drain cleaner acidic alkaline or neutral?
It depends on the type of drain cleaner. Some are acidic (i.e. sulphuric acid based) and some are basic (i.e. sodium hydroxide based), but it would be unlikely that a drain cleaner would have a neutral pH.
Why is drain cleaner so basic?
Because... IT IS
What is the pH level of drain cleaner?
the pH level is 14
Can i use drain cleaner in a washing machine drain?
yes
Where does drain cleaner go after your done with it?
Drain cleaner pollutes the environment after it is poured down the drain. You should use green cleaners.
How do you repair dishwasher?
my dishwasher drain pump does not work
Why won't your shower drain?
Probably a hair clog. Snake it or use a drain cleaner.
Can you run your dishwasher if your sink is clogged?
Probably not, depends on where the clog is at and how the dishwasher drain is connected. I wouldn't chance it, but the worst that will happen is the sink will fill with the water from the dishwasher.
How do you neutralize drain cleaner?
If it is an alkali drain cleaner, you can add acidic materials in the drain cleaner such as lemons, If it is an acidic drain (less common) cleaner, you can add alkali materials such as toothpaste, soap
What are the most common dishwasher problems?
Some common problems include: Why does my dishwasher not drain? Why does my dishwasher leak, and why does my dishwasher not dry.
Is it ok to use a drain cleaner to unclog a pool line?
YES!
What was the purpose of the dishwasher?
So it would clean by themselves and save time
Can you run the dishwasher if the garbage disposal is not connected?
The disposal has to be in place so that the drain on the dishwasher is connected. If you do not have a disposal or are removing it, there is a extension tube for the drain that has the dishwasher tube in it. The disposal does not have to work for the dishwasher to drain. The water is run through the disposal so that any food particles get ground before going in the drain. After a while, the disposal will begin to smell if it is not run.
What must be done to a disposal before connecting the drain from a dishwasher?
The disposer fitting , where the dishwasher drain hose fits, has a plug inside that must be knocked out. I use a heavy screwdriver and a hammer. Don't forget to fish the plug out from the body of the disposer.
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