I’ve got a clogged sink, and have been reading the labels on a bunch of different products lately. I’d always assumed that they were a strong acid of sorts, which would dissolve whatever sort of material was built up in the pipes. But I’ve noticed that a lot of these products specify that they’re non-corrosive, so I’m not sure what other sort of mechanism may be at play here.

  • @Retro_unlimited
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    2 months ago

    The chemicals almost never work and they will make the plumber mad they have to deal with such toxic stuff.

    I usually start with a plunger (we have one for the sink, and another for the toilet) If that doesn’t work then it’s better to just snake it. They sell little snakes and manual ones.

    • thermal_shock
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      32 months ago

      the hydrofluoric ones absolutely do work if snaking doesn’t.

    • @orcrist@lemm.ee
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      12 months ago

      Right right except the chemicals have worked very well for me a dozen times. Never failed, in fact!

      Clearly it depends on the situation.