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jimfale2 (CT)
I had a previous post in which I did not get a resolution.
But recently I discovered my drain issue was from rust build up in the drain pipe for my kitchen sink.
Can you recommend how I can remove rust build up in my drain pipe.
I recently had my kitchen renovated and sink/counters are in place therefore replacing metal drain pipe in the wall with PVC would be a last resolution at this point.
Thank you very much in advance.
Jim
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Wheelchair (IL)
A licensed plumber should know exactly... what to do... Please Consider That.
Best Wishes
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KCRoto (MO)
Since you said previously that you don't want to replace the pipe, call a plumber and get the line snaked out. You can knock down the corrosion, and hopefully it won't wear a hole through the pipe doing it. It does happen, but less than 0.5% of the time I would say.
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jimfale2 (CT)
I just snaked it a second time and used a plunger when it backed up again and the water seems to be flowing much better. Hopefully that is not just a temporary fix. I have a hand snake. Is there anything else like a wire brush or bore it out someway?
Thanks.
Jim
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KCRoto (MO)
A little hand crank wire isn't going to beat the corrosion off the drain. You need someone with an electric snake to get in there and really work on it or it will keep clogging. If the wall outlet is close to rusted shut, it is only a matter of time before it has to come out.
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jimfale2 (CT)
Thank you very much.
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