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laheim (VA)
while trying to raise my concrte decking around a inground pool, the company inadvertently filled my skimmer piping with foam. Is there a way to disolve it without disolving the PVC piping? I am told that because of the 90 degree elbows, it cannot be snaked? Any ideas would be much appreciated. we are talking about 20-25 ft of pipe.
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steve (CA)
Is the entire run filled? Any idea how many 90s? What diameter pipe? I would start with the manufacturer of the foam. Does the foam installer take blame for this? UV light damages foam.
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sum (FL)
I have only been able to remove expansion foam mechanically (scrapper and elbow grease).
Cannot snake through pressure fittings.
I would consider the option of cutting the pipes at the pool and at the pump/filter and redo the runs in between.
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Paul48 (CT)
The whole purpose of the foam is to minimize the work of repairing the out-of-level concrete. They screwed up......ask them how THEY want to handle the repair.
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hi (TX)
Try carb cleaner
It will dissolve it
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