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Yes, Drain-o's main ingredient is lye. Pour a cup in the drain, wait 5 minutes, flush with hot water.
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What is the use of plunger?
used to clear blocked pipes by means of water pressure.
What is a plumber's snake used for?
It is a tool they use to shove down your pipes to clean them out if they are clogged
Will copper sulfate clear a clogged drain?
No. The compound of choice for drain cleaners is sodium hydroxide. It is one of two compounds known as lye (the other being potassium hydroxide). Use caution. Sodium hydroxide is a strong base capable of causing severe chemical burns if it gets on your skin or eyes.
How do you use lye to make a basic compound?
Lye is already basic.
What cleaner is best for rust removal in drains?
Nothing dissolves rust in drain pipes. Once pipes become so old and rusty that they constantly keep blocking up, its time to replace and install PVC waste pipes.
Why would well water turn brown following use of chlorine tablets?
That is perfectly normal, it is bringing out rust from the pipes. It should clear up in about 3 days or less.That is perfectly normal, it is bringing out rust from the pipes. It should clear up in about 3 days or less.
Can you Can you use the word lye in a meaningful sentence?
His issues lye more with attention rather than immaturity.
What kills roots in pipes?
If you have roots in your pipes, a professional plumber will be able to clear them out using augers and saws. You can also use copper sulfate crystals to poison the roots and prevent them from spreading. To keep the roots out of your pipes permanently, either replace them with concrete or PVC pipes, or install plastic root barriers around the pipes.
Can you make a cleanser using citric acid in place of lye?
Yes, but not for the same purposes that you use lye for. Lye works because it is alkaline, while citrus is acidic.
Can you use expired Lye water?
Using expired lye in cold process soap can greatly affect the process and final product.
Is lye soap safe to use?
Yes, lye soap is safe to use in fact that is what I use every day. When I was a child, my father used to make lye soap which we all used regularly. Except that it didn't have perfume, it was no different from 'store bought' soap. In previous centuries, many people made and used lye soap.
Can you use Lye on your lawn?
I do. Heard it will kill fleas.
