Has anyone had experience using this product on a slow moving drain WITHOUT having their drain augered?
171536
This product is specifically for Roots that are growing into your pipes. This is more typical with the OLD STYLE Piping (1930's-1960's). It won't unclog a drain if its due to hair,grease,etc.The Copper somewhat kills the roots back causing them to shrink & retract. If you notice the problem is more prominent in Sept.-Oct(First rain) through April then you have a Root issue.
171537
Our drain was slow moving. Plumber wanted $1200 to snake it. We used this stuff instead (1 bottle/year) and haven't had any issues for the past 1.5 years.
171538
I use that stuff every 3 months 1/3 of a bottle, now I augered my drain because mine had really backed up but I won't stop using this stuff, I haven't had to do anything else with the drain so I imagine it is killing all the roots from growing any further. It's definitely worth a try, I've got a friend within the family that does plumbing and he told me that is about the best on the market!
1612382
I would say yes. I was very pleased with how the epoxy hardened. I put a little too much on the side wall during my repair, so the epoxy drooped a little before hardening, but it really fixed the hole. Should do fine arond the drain. Much cheaper than a $200.00 plumber visit! :)
3509
It is very simple. I set the unit in pace. Next I hooked up the drain, Then I pre-drilled holes in the flange. Last I secured the flange to the studs with coated screws. It was a piece of cake.
2079723
I've never tried it, but in my use, it does seem to need to slope toward the drain. It is a neat product though.
1519375
I haven't had any issues with standing water or food scraps due to the pitch of the sink... at least no different than normal sinks. What I have noticed however is that if you have a stiff disposal gasket thing (ours is almost all the way closed) it can be slow draining, but if I open it up the water drains very quickly. TL, DR: Make sure you get a free flowing disposal gasket thing and you should be fine.
1853807
I have a standard popup drain in my bath and this particular product did not work. The only way it would stay on was if the drain was closed, which defeats the purpose. Hope that helps!
40648
I personally installed this unit several years ago. Had to cut my existing drain pipe to fit since this is a much larger unit than the one it replaced. Replaced bottom of line InSinkerAtor with best so no need to replace ring. I took the plug off old one and installed it on new one so it could be plugged into an outlet already under my sink and used scissor Jack to hold the weight while I lined it up and turned the ring. I have not had even one little problem with it no back no nothing just works like it should. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
1879716
I just had my plumber here and he suggested getting some of this stuff. I had an upstairs bathroom sink draining very slowly. He cleared the drain and told me to buy this stuff - or anything comparable, that said "enzymatic" on it - he said to use a powdered solution, like this product, and use it 5 night in a row and then once a month after that. He told me I could START in any drain in the house - the bathtub drain, the bathroom sink drain, the kitchen sink drain - he said it didn't matter because once the enzymes got started, they grow and look for nutrients throughout the pipes, and will spread on their own. You have to treat it once a month because these little enzymes don't last forever, however much gunk they can feed off inside your drains. So I will be starting on my upstairs bathroom sink, and probably maintain it from there or the kitchen sink.
586722
No, it does not. It would not be a substitute for a drain cleaning product.
485865
No, I can't see it worsening a clog. For larger 4 to 6 inch drains it very likely won't make it any better. This is because it is virtually impossible to get it in position for a direct shot at the clog. The 'jet' stream it supposedly produces has no more velocity than a garden hose nozzle. It may be ok though for smaller pipe sizes.
673357
Yes it worked great in my plastic pipes & also metal pipes. I don't get any kick backs from the company but this is the best stuff I have found for unplugging drains. I have used it for over ten years. I used to get it from a plumber as I couldn't buy it myself, but now it is available online. I pour it in the drain run hot water until it dissolves, which is only a matter of seconds & then shut the door & leave. When I return in 15-20 minutes there is no noticeable smell. Sometimes it may take a second treatment but it has never failed me.
2026708
it's never happened to me but you might want to fill it with CLR or vinegar then invert it so the liquid doesn't come out the drain holes. Let it sit like that for 1/2hour. That usually works for other hard water deposits.
1866456
It needs to be used on a drain that is unclogged to begin with. This product helps kill bacteria in a drain but not unclog like a draino type product.
905350
Yes call in the professionals - Bio-clean works great in drains but this is entirely different issue.
1556938
Try lowering the pump; if the pump is too close to the drain, it will not pump. Hope this helps. Feel free to ask me further questions.
217052
It actually takes less time than you would think. It only took a few minutes. You can either let the water drain on its own w/o the water pressure on or turn the water jet on and drain it. If you have lumps or wads of TP, the water jet will blast it apart and push it thru. I've used my Sewer Solution several times to flush my black tank, and it worked out great.
1064918
From what I've read this particular auger is not for unclogging toilets. You'll need to search the one that is also for use with toilets.