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  Drain cleaner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Drain cleaner is generally a corrosive chemical such as a strong acid or base or an enzymatic substance, used to dissolve clogs in plumbing.
Drain cleaner should only be used according to the manufacturer's specifications, as improper use may cause chemical burns to skin, cause respiratory problems or damage lungs, or cause damage to eyes.
These are also used for hair and grease clogs, and often contain aluminium chips that react with the lye to generate hydrogen gas and agitate the water-cum-deposits in the stopped-up drain.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Drain_cleaner   (500 words)

  
 Drain Cleaner: How Products are Made
Drain cleaners, sometimes referred to as drain uncloggers, are solutions that are poured into sluggish or clogged drains in order to clear them.
Drain cleaners do not have an extensive history as indoor drains hooked up to a municipal plumbing system were not common in middle-class homes until the early twentieth century.
The drain cleaner leaves the mixing tank and is fed into a filler tank that is outfitted with a nozzle or nozzles.
science.enotes.com /how-products-encyclopedia/drain-cleaner   (1752 words)

  
 Drain Cleaner From Goodway
Caustic drain cleaners need to be located close to the blockage and be chemical reactive with the material forming the clog to perform well.
In commercial and institutional facilities, drain systems are larger and more complex than in homes and mechanical drain cleaners are widely used.
Goodway has the drain cleaners and accessories to help with your commercial and industrial maintenance, whether it is a power jetter drain cleaner or a cable drain cleaner.
www.goodway.com /drain-cleaner.htm   (1823 words)

  
 Drain cleaner and grease trap treatment - Drainbo newspage
Drainbo® natural drain cleaner, a completely safe, organic solution is a multi-strain bacillus formula that works without the chemicals, caustics, acids or solvents that most other drain cleaners contain.
It is also a safe natural drain cleaner alternative to use in RV holding tanks, septic systems and even to clean dog runs.
Drainbo® natural drain cleaner was started by third generation drain and plumbing specialists, in business since 1947.
www.drainbo.com /news.html   (392 words)

  
 Drain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Storm drain, a system of collecting and disposing of rain water in an urban area
Drain STH, a disbanded female hard-rock band from Sweden
Drain (surgery), a tube used to remove pus or other fluids from a wound
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Drain   (152 words)

  
 Cutter assembly for rotary drain cleaner - Patent 5056176
The most commonly employed type of drain cleaner is a rotary cleaning apparatus comprised of a base having a motor mounted thereupon and adapted to rotate and advance a springlike cable or snake through the drain line.
Previous to the present invention cutters for rotary drain cleaners and snakes used to drive such cutters were fabricated from steel and tended to damage polymeric drain lines.
In operation, the rotary cleaner 10 is provided with a source of electrical power to energize the motor 16, and the motor is activated in a forward direction and the clutch lever 18 engaged to cause the cable 20 to advance through the drain line, so as to encounter and dislodge the obstructions.
www.freepatentsonline.com /5056176.html   (3048 words)

  
 Bioremediation Products for the Plumbing & Drain Care Industry
Plumb-it All Natural Drain Cleaner is biologically formulated with a powerful blend of scientifically selected, non-toxic, non-pathogenic live bacteria to consume commercial build up of grease, fats oils and other foods at an accelerated rate to avoid costly downtime and unnecessary repairs.
The result of our extensive research was the isolation, selection and development of Plumb-it All Natural Drain Cleaner, with the ability to grow, degrade waste and reduce odors at pH levels as low as 4.25.
All Natural Drain Cleaner is the most effective bioremediation product available anywhere and is formulated for use in all commercial and residential drains.
www.draincare.us /index.html   (548 words)

  
 PRODUCT MATRIX - Drain Cleaners   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
If you are on a septic system, you should know that drain cleaners are hard on your system as they kill the microbial bacteria which are necessary to the workings of your septic tank.
Boiling water or a handful of baking soda and half cup of vinegar poured down the drain weekly is at least as effective as a chemical drain cleaner and much, much safer for you and the environment.
If a chemical drain cleaner has done nothing to help your clog and you still have standing water, then there is no reasonable choice except to call a professional to fix the clogged and now contaminated drain.
pasture.ecn.purdue.edu /~epados/waste/house/draincl.htm   (412 words)

  
 Common Toilet Plungers Can Unclog a Bathroom Sink Drain
Try to unclog a bathroom sink drain or kitchen sink drain by using a plunger before ever reaching for a drain cleaner or calling a plumber.
The first thing you need to know before working on a clogged drain is that the drain cleaners you see advertised on TV or on the supermarket shelves are made of dangerous chemicals that will eat through rubber gloves, skin, certain kinds of pipe, wood and anything else they touch.
For a more healthy and safe alternative, try a natural drain cleaner, such as Drainbo, that is made from natually occuring bacteria that will fix a clogged drain, but won't hurt your drain pipes or the environment.
www.drainsandplumbing.com /plungers.html   (387 words)

  
 Pulsating Drain Cleaner
The fully portable, Honda powered, high pressure drain cleaner is made with GP pumps to insure maximum power.
In some areas, sanitary sewers are separate sewer systems specifically for the carrying of sewage, and are operated separately and independently of storm drains, which carry the runoff of rain and other water which wash into city streets.
This drain jetter is identical to the machines used by commercial sewer and drain professionals.
www.ultimatewasher.com /pulsating-drain-cleaner.htm   (435 words)

  
 Cleaner - Serving residential, municipal and industrial sewer&drain cleaning contractors.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
He found drain cleaning and video inspection to be profitable additions.
Inspection is a lucrative part of the business, and he doesn’t understand why more plumbers and drain cleaners don’t pursue it.
Although he is the highest-priced plumber and drain cleaner in the area, he maintains a list of loyal customers.
www.cleaner.com /articles/december.html   (1275 words)

  
 Bactizyme grease trap cleaner and drain line cleaner
The selected bacteria digest the released nutrients, multiply and produce more enzymes to continue cleaning the entire drain lines and grease trap systems under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.
A drain line treatment program is quite simple, but must be followed religiously for the best results.
The first step is to survey the kitchens to note all sink drain line, floor drain line, dishwasher drain line, and garbage disposals.
www.microtack.com /html/drain_line_cleaner.htm   (441 words)

  
 Drain line cleaner and grease trap cleaner common question
Drain line cleaner and grease trap cleaner common question
Most detergents, soaps, and cleaners are partially or completely degradable, and will not harm the bacterial digestion process.
However, caustic or acid drain openers, chlorine bleach and other disinfectants and sanitizers will kill or severely inhibit the bacteria.
www.microtack.com /html/drain_line_faq.htm   (410 words)

  
 How to Clean a Sink Drain - eHow.com
Be sure to follow the drain cleaner instructions.
If you decide to use a chemical drain cleaner, be very careful.
The drains were slow, but after a minute of water pressure from ezplunger, they drained like new.
www.ehow.com /how_17961_clean-sink-drain.html   (556 words)

  
 Grease Trap Drain Cleaner: Commercial Kitchens, Restaurants
Grease Trap Drain Cleaner: Accepta 7141, an innovative biological grease trap drain cleaner, is the perfect solution to those drainage problems caused by the build-up of grease, oil and fat in commercial kitchens and restaurants.
Pouring harsh caustic chemical cleaners or acids down the drain to clear unwanted obstructions can no longer be guaranteed to solve the problem.
Dosage rate to be increased for larger drain lines and extended pipe length.
www.accepta.com /Biological-treatment/Grease-trap-drainage-cleaner.asp   (478 words)

  
 National Service Industries Recall of Drain Cleaners   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
These cleaners can cause irritation and burns to the skin and eyes.
The Drain Opener Clog Remover bottles and caps are white and the Hair Clog Remover bottles and caps are red.
Consumers should stop using the cleaners immediately and contact the appropriate company to receive a free replacement cap.
www.cpsc.gov /cpscpub/prerel/prhtml01/01233.html   (232 words)

  
 Drain Cleaner Debate
Summary: Drain cleaners are not all the same.
The off-the-shelf drain cleaners found in grocery stores rarely harm pipes but they can harm you if you are not careful.
You are correct that some drain cleaners are acidic.
www.askthebuilder.com /Drain_Cleaner_Debate.shtml   (507 words)

  
 Drain Cleaner Kit Heavy Duty Handheld Electric Milwaukee Electric Tool 05671 Buy Online 1-800-456-5267   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Milwaukee's heavy duty hand-held electric drain cleaner allows quick, easy mechanical cleaning of up to 2" wastelines.
Constructed with all ball and roller bearings, rust resistant aluminum drum, trigger speed control, reversing motor, this tool is built to last.
This cable is right hand wound which is important when pressure is applied.
www.accentshopping.com /store/plumbing/drainclean/05671.asp   (351 words)

  
 Power Max--The Safe Drain Cleaner   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Power Max is a highly concentrated mixture of naturally occurring bacteria and enzymes ideal for safely opening clogged drains and preventing the build-up that often leads to unexpected plumbing failure.
Safe & natural ingredients -- All of the quick-acting drain openers are either highly caustic or highly acidic — so much so that their use is prohibited by various organizations in many locales.
Most drain cleaners sit at the bottom of the pipe, but Power Max defies gravity as the bacteria and enzymes actually climb the pipe walls and clean them completely!
www.plumbertools.com /biodrain   (452 words)

  
 Homemade Drain Cleaner Recipes
(The vinegar and baking soda break down fatty acids into soap and glycerine, allowing the clog to wash down the drain.) Do not use this method if you have used a commercial drain opener and it may still be present in the drain.
Do not use this method if you have used a commercial drain opener and it may still be present in the drain.
Thread it down the clogged drain, and you will be able to push the clog away.
www.dotcomwomen.com /home/drain-cleaner.shtml   (175 words)

  
 Bio-Clean The Natural Drain cleaner
Within an hour after pouring the bacteria into the drain, the bacteria begin to eat their way into the waste that has accumulated on the sides and top of the drain pipe.
However, in most cases, the stoppage is not caused by a blob of something in the trap.
The bacteria in BIO-CLEAN The natural drain cleaner are live and will go anywhere there is food.
masterplumber.net /bio-clean.htm   (1088 words)

  
 Thrift Non-Acid Drain Cleaner, The 60-Second Solution!
The usual cause for sluggish drains is a build-up of grease, hair, soap scum or bath oils.
Most drain cleaners require 2 to 6 hours (or overnight) for results.
Within 60 seconds the drain is clear - even on the most difficult drain blockage.
www.thriftmarketing.com /thrift_drain_cleaner.htm   (219 words)

  
 Clogged drains, septic tank treatment, drain cleaner, septic tank bacteria.
Clogged drains, septic tank treatment, drain cleaner, septic tank bacteria.
BioGuard Plus drain cleaner and septic tank digester is a multi-culture dual purpose preparation available in a safe dry form.
Through the process of bio-augmentation, this unique bacteria has the ability to rapidly digest and liquefy organic solids which accumulate in septic tank systems and as a powerful drain cleaner.
www.bioguardplus.com   (581 words)

  
 Hygieneworld, - drain cleaner   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
To use everywhere are be drains, also for the big tube from toiletts.Exemple at home, laboratorys.
To much more close drain you want to use break with our GabFlow- drain cleaner with 15 min workable time.
Than you shut free the drain with our Drain Buster, and then you fill in the fluently drain the Enzym Drain Cleaner.Alle Preise inkl.
www.hygieneworld.de /eng/detergens_drain_cleaner.htm   (302 words)

  
 Drain Sewer Odor Products
Quickly dissolves grease, fats, oils and other organic debris to keep drains free flowing.
Use it to clean and deodorize grease traps, drains, septic systems and any other problem areas.
An excellent alternative to hazardous acid or caustic drain cleaners.
www.drain-cleaner.com   (201 words)

  
 Drain Cleaner   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The standard means for storing drain cleaners is by breaking them down and sliding the machine into a space provided in the driver side shelving.
The reels are stored in compartments built into the rear of each shelving unit.
The optional Drain Cleaner Ramp and Storage places the drain cleaner at the left rear of the truck with a customized ramp for unloading.
www.plumbingtrucks.com /drain_cleaner.htm   (76 words)

  
 All drain jobs | Indeed.com
Mr Rooter of Fort Worth is hiring plumbers and licensed drain techs.
Roto-Rooter, the largest supplier of plumbing and drain cleaning services in North America, is always...
DRAIN CLEANER/ PLUMBER Experienced drain cleaner/plumber/handiman, part time/full time.
www.indeed.com /jobs?q=drain&l=&from=rss   (361 words)

  
 MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Drain cleaners
The probable outcome depends on how much drain cleaner was consumed.
Damage continues to occur in the esophagus and stomach for several weeks after the drain cleaner was swallowed.
Death may occur as long as a month after the drain cleaner was swallowed.
www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/002779.htm   (351 words)

  
 Waste Digesting Bacteria, Bio Remediation, Bio Enzymes, Septic Tank Cleaner, Organic Pipe Cleaner IDS-Water Americas
Within just a few hours after pouring the BioGuard Plus bacteria into the drain, the bacteria begin to eat their way into the waste that has accumulated on the sides and top of the drain pipe.
Within just a few hours of pouring one tablespoons of BioGuard Plus enzymes into the drain, the bacteria begin to eat their way into the waste that has accumulated on the sides and top of the drain pipe.
Within just a few hours after pouring the BioGuard Plus enzymes into the drain, the bacteria begin to eat their way into the waste that has accumulated on the sides and top of the drain pipe.
www.idswater.com /water/us/bioguard/organic_pipe_cleaner/269_0/g_supplier.html   (983 words)

  
 Vector Bio-5 Drain Cleaner   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Vector Bio-5 is a multipurpose drain cleaner used for drain flies that breed in the organic material along the sides of drains.
Use in drains or wet places that have a lot of "gunk" or organic material.
Perfect for severely clogged drains, maintaining drain flow in a maintenance program, and for cleaning and eliminating odors around disposal related areas
pestcontrolsupplies.com /Vector5BioDrainCleaner.htm   (82 words)

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