Has anyone had experience using this product on a slow moving drain WITHOUT having their drain augered?
1642420
Yes. I never had mine augured. That is the intended purpose, killing the roots and opening without auguring while not killing the entire tree.
1642421
I find that once draining is slow due to the main line from the house to the alley, it is a little too late. My experience is that it will kill the roots, but last time I used it, about a month later, due to a back-up, I called a plumber and he used his router to remove dead roots from the line through the clean-out in the back yard. I have never been able to prove that the product will actually remove the roots, only kill them.We have huge Eucalyptus trees nearby with aggressive roots, so as a maintenance routine, I tend to alternate every six months between this product and copper sulfate to fight those roots that keep coming back. I find that once draining is slow due to the main line from the house to the alley, it is a little too late. My experience is that it will kill the roots, but last time I used it, about a month later, due to a back-up, I called a plumber and he used his router to remove dead roots from the line through the clean-out in the back yard. I have never been able to prove that the product will actually remove the roots, only kill them.We have huge Eucalyptus trees nearby with aggressive roots, so as a maintenance routine, I tend to alternate every six months between this product and copper... » Read More I find that once draining is slow due to the main line from the house to the alley, it is a little too late. My experience is that it will kill the roots, but last time I used it, about a month later, due to a back-up, I called a plumber and he used his router to remove dead roots from the line through the clean-out in the back yard. I have never been able to prove that the product will actually remove the roots, only kill them.We have huge Eucalyptus trees nearby with aggressive roots, so as a maintenance routine, I tend to alternate every six months between this product and copper sulfate to fight those roots that keep coming back. « Show Less
1642422
I have used this for roots. It will keep your pipes clear but if you have a root ball like I did the size of a softball it won't do anything to it. It is great for preventative maintenance but won't unclogg drains that have a large root infestation. I rented the big sewer snake from home depot, then use this every two to three months and have been root free for 2 years. Good luck
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.
2213254
I am going to assume that your drain has a cover that snaps in tightly. If that is the case, Del Sols answer is where you need to begin. If by chance it does not have a cover and gets stuck as it passes over the drain, you may need to get a drain cover and follow Del Sols recommendations.
378989
My experience with this unit is that regardless of doing all the suggested methods to get the continuous drain to work and continue to work is eventually useless. There is probably an inherent defect with this device with the continuous drain feature. How many times it can be returned for the same defect is probably a better question? Will we be reimbursed for having to deal with this problem is the next question?
2245049
I dont use the comptessor everyday so, for that reason specifically I drain the condensation evey time I use it. I do not want the water to sit in the tank to potentially cause rust. the drainage practice is simple and only takes a few seconds. well worth the simple effort to help maintain good care of this tool.
397418
We haven't had any problems with the drain. My son cleans fish and wild game on this table. We do put the small stopper when we are not using it for debris not to get into the drain.
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.
1083643
I agree this is an issue. Sorry, I don't have the answer. Mine does drain but is much slower than when the disposer is running. It hasn't been enough to be an problem for me.
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.
1662293
i dont know .. but in the past i removed the drain cover.. i may have gotten some on in the past and didnt have any problems ...
828553
I have just used the sink "Side Sprayer" for this so fare. Has stopped passing water at times. This has worked so far. So I have not scrubbed them yet. Or have needed too. Working great. No complaints. Have looked into mineral supplements. and they are still comparable. and more convenient then purchasing mineral water. I used to have mine delivered. In the 5 gallons. Spring water.
1862103
this product do not include the drain , if you need .please contact with the seller . thank you
1989052
I believe the expert who advised me said it's active for months. So as long as it is present, it works. But also be aware that it should not be allowed to get airborne and inhaled so use care about that. It has been two months since I applied it in my drains and I've not seen another drain bug!
1900090
Yes, directly pour it and wait for 30minutes, then flush using hot water. You do not need remove the drain fixture
959771
I have an older home as well with drainage problems from time to time. I do not need to use this product daily in my home. I purchased the product to get the bacterial balance back in the pipes as it was causing problems with drain flies. I tried every other product I could find locally. Flo-Kem did exactly what it promised to do in my situation and after 1 treatment the problem was cured. If the product says it will improve drainage then I would bet on it. My drains are working well and have not had to use any other products since Flo-Kem.
2180629
Josh, I have heard this is an advantage for those who have septic systems. I do not have a septic system, so it did not matter to me. This product seemed to have worked, as my drain was running much faster after I used the product. I have always had to call a sewer service in the past to clear out the roots, but not this year.
1202205
yes without any trouble. (I never installed drain tubes, they were not needed.)