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Posted by tabitha on March 30, 2004, at 10:39:20
After 2 count them 2 bottle of 'Liquid Pipe Snake' I can use my shower without standing in yucky water. Yay! Indoor plumbing is good!
Meanwhile in the garage the washer draining sink was clogged without me noticing.. until the water turned black and took on rotton pond smell. It also got a bottle of the magic caustic chemical.
I was so upset with my house last night, with 2 of its 4 drains clogged, going to the store at 11 pm to buy 3 bottles of liquid pipe snake. And the dorky supermarket employee had to say in a sing-song voice 'Somebody's got a problem'. Yeah thanks buddy.
Please note I am in no way affiliated with the makers of liquid pipe snake.
Posted by octopusprime on March 30, 2004, at 11:18:28
In reply to the Joy of Drain Opener, posted by tabitha on March 30, 2004, at 10:39:20
hmm liquid pipe snake eh?
i hope it's available in canada!signed,
miss soggy feet
(who would also like to fix her shower)ps - is this one of those things you have to use in a well-ventilated area? i caught a cold and was loopy and couldn't smell for days after using oven cleaner.
Posted by Wildflower on March 30, 2004, at 12:25:14
In reply to the Joy of Drain Opener, posted by tabitha on March 30, 2004, at 10:39:20
I had to laugh a bit while reading your post. I had similar problems a few weeks ago and it was Liquid Plumber to the rescue!
It makes you thankful to live in the modern day. Imagine what they had to do before liquid drain cleaner... YUCK!
Posted by Angielala on March 30, 2004, at 14:51:10
In reply to the Joy of Drain Opener, posted by tabitha on March 30, 2004, at 10:39:20
At least he didn't do a price check on your Yeast Infection creme- the guy I ran into thought it would be funny, like on the commercials. I thought it would be funny to just walk out of the supermarket, hehe.'
I'm glad your clogging problem could be fixed with the liquid- at least you didn't have to watch the plumber's crack in your tub :)
> After 2 count them 2 bottle of 'Liquid Pipe Snake' I can use my shower without standing in yucky water. Yay! Indoor plumbing is good!
>
> Meanwhile in the garage the washer draining sink was clogged without me noticing.. until the water turned black and took on rotton pond smell. It also got a bottle of the magic caustic chemical.
>
> I was so upset with my house last night, with 2 of its 4 drains clogged, going to the store at 11 pm to buy 3 bottles of liquid pipe snake. And the dorky supermarket employee had to say in a sing-song voice 'Somebody's got a problem'. Yeah thanks buddy.
>
> Please note I am in no way affiliated with the makers of liquid pipe snake.
Posted by tabitha on March 30, 2004, at 22:21:53
In reply to Re: the Joy of Drain Opener, posted by octopusprime on March 30, 2004, at 11:18:28
I don't know about ventilation. It didn't seem to have a smell. Unless it instantly seared my nostrils-- no wait I can smell chicken cooking. Nostrils are still A-OK.
But I recommend rubber gloves in case it splashes. Dissolves skin on contact, etc etc. Nasty acid stuff.
Posted by tabitha on March 30, 2004, at 23:40:09
In reply to Re: the Joy of Drain Opener » octopusprime, posted by tabitha on March 30, 2004, at 22:21:53
I don't think the liquid pipe snake was quite enough. Now the sink seems clear, and the tub seems clear until I run water for a long long time, then it stops draining. So....the clog must be way down deep. And when the tub is clogged the toilet won't flush! I guess they must be connected somewhere under there. I think I'm about to encounter a drain cleaning professional, and learn more than I ever wanted to know about sewers.
Posted by noa on March 31, 2004, at 5:35:34
In reply to the Joy of Drain Opener, posted by tabitha on March 30, 2004, at 10:39:20
I can relate. Sometimes the little things can be so important.
Your house seems to be acting out passive agressively--
Posted by noa on March 31, 2004, at 5:39:02
In reply to Re: no victory yet, posted by tabitha on March 30, 2004, at 23:40:09
T, fwiw--I have this brand that works well on drains--kind of industrial strength stuff. It is called PEQUA Heavy Duty Drain Opener. Was recommended by the hardware store guy and it really does work.
But if not, a plumber (solid, flesh and blood type, not liquid) might be what you need, unfortunately.
Posted by Dinah on March 31, 2004, at 7:49:49
In reply to Re: the Joy of Drain Opener » tabitha, posted by noa on March 31, 2004, at 5:35:34
Posted by Dinah on March 31, 2004, at 7:51:57
In reply to Re: no victory yet, posted by tabitha on March 30, 2004, at 23:40:09
I know *nothing* of these things (thank heavens) but my husband says he uses a toilet plunger (knowing my husband not one that has ever been in intimate contact with a toilet) with vaseline around the edge (for a tight seal?) on the bathroom sink plugs. He says it takes a couple of times, but eventually works.
But this is pure hearsay.
Posted by tabitha on March 31, 2004, at 9:58:19
In reply to Re: the Joy of Drain Opener » tabitha, posted by noa on March 31, 2004, at 5:35:34
> Your house seems to be acting out passive agressively--
LOL. I am quite mad at it right now.
Posted by tabitha on March 31, 2004, at 10:02:55
In reply to Re: no victory yet » tabitha, posted by Dinah on March 31, 2004, at 7:51:57
> I know *nothing* of these things (thank heavens) but my husband says he uses a toilet plunger (knowing my husband not one that has ever been in intimate contact with a toilet) with vaseline around the edge (for a tight seal?) on the bathroom sink plugs. He says it takes a couple of times, but eventually works.
Thanks for the tip. I tried plungering last night, though without the vaseline. I figured if I plungered the toilet the water might come up through the tub, so I cleverly put the tub stopper down and plungered my little heart out. All it did was splash water all over the floor. It still wouldn't flush til this AM. I figure the blockage isn't 100%, so it drains through overnight. Gonna call a roto-rooter type place this week.
Posted by inthegloaming on March 31, 2004, at 23:57:41
In reply to the Joy of Drain Opener, posted by tabitha on March 30, 2004, at 10:39:20
y'know, pouring a couple cans of coke down the hatch should do it too. cheap and easy!
Posted by tabitha on April 1, 2004, at 23:33:25
In reply to coca cola draino, posted by inthegloaming on March 31, 2004, at 23:57:41
Now it drains perfectly. I took a long shower, no problem. Either the clog dissolved itself or else my house is just setting me up for another passive aggressive assault. Overt compliance, Covert resistance. I know your game! Bring it on, baby!
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