@@spacepopeXIV Perhaps I presented my argument poorly. These 'drain unblockers' often do not solve the problem well, if at all. The customers frequently come back and buy another one, usually a different brand and very often a more expensive one, hoping for a different result. Sometimes they will even buy a third. Eventually they will seek more practical help eg. a plumber or handyman. I have used these products several times myself with disappointing outcomes and I worked at a supermarket which sold loads and loads and loads of them. The reason these cleaners sell so well is because, in real situations, they usually don't work. I apologise for not explaining myself properly in my earlier post.
Be very careful using sulfuric acid! About 40 years ago, I used it for my bathtub drain and ended up with hazardous materials people coming in their funny little costumes for safety. The tub pipe went down into the basement and out to the sewer. It was a copper pipe From 1939 and it had a pinhole in it that up until that time was no problem. But the sulfuric acid opened it up just enough to let all of the acid drip down and hit the cement floor which it ate up immediately. It made fumes and it was a mess. The fire department came with the hazardous waste people. I had to open all the windows in the house, because the smell went up into the house. We opened the bulkhead door to the basement and we couldn’t go back in the house for about three hours.
Should spend an hour researching the benefits versus the negative benefits of using acid chemical for a blocked drain, whether its good for the plumbing system or not, old houses always have bad drain systems by not having PVC plumbing
They've never needed a plumber, or paid one lmao. I tried everything for a year after we bought our house, eventually needed a replacement faucet and had the clog taken care of then. $1,200 usd and I had to patch a huge hole in my wall. About 2.5x the size they needed. The wall had a door and they could easily see where the plumbing was located.
@@tylerhansonI had to pay 800 to have my lines cleared on my 113 year old house when it backed up this year he had to use a jet the regular snake failed
@@tylerhanson You're complaining about the price like you got ripped off but said yourself you couldn't fix the issue for a year. Sounds like you got some value.
@genocadetto3813 jack of all, master of none as they say lol but I fixed the wall, and wasn't complaining on price. I'm just saying people who bitch about price haven't been in a situation where their just happy to have it fixed regardless of cost. Your mama raised a bitch
FYI: US sewage drains are made of these materials Clay sewer pipes - Ceramic Cast iron sewer pipes - Thick metal Orangeburg sewer pipes - Wood fiber PVC sewer pipes - White flexible Plastic ABS sewer pipes - Black strong plastic Concrete sewer pipes - Reinforced concrete Cast iron is the strongest sewer pipe. Other countries will vary.
I used "guaranteed to work" Draino two times on the same drain 24 hours apart and it didn't work at all. Then I poured a 12 ounce can of Coca Cola in and the sink opened up in 15 mins. Unclogged a toilet with it too.
From an experience I can tell you, Drano gel is the best when there is sitting water, however, an hour is not enough for Drano gel, I have seen it taking 12 hours in some cases, We usually advise the tenant to leave it for 12 to 24 hours
Please for God sakes if you use acid and still have to call a plumber let him know before he gets there cause chemical burn sux and makes the price go up
I've always used DrainO and it works perfectly every time, and the reason why is because i read the directions. People think all you do is pour the DrainO down the drain and that's it, but when you read the directions you find out that after a certain amount of time you're supposed to put a pot of boiling water down the drain
I used a chamber of Green Gobbler the other day. To get rid of Avery bad clog in my tub. I left it for either half a day or overnight. It ended up getting it back to normal. I was this close in the store to buying Draino becwof the convenience. Glad I just ordered Green Gobbler instead of ruining my pipes even more. I also tried the natural ways beforehand. Like using baking soda & white vinegar, Dawn dishsoap & boiling water. None of those worked at all. It kind of eased my sink but that just continues to run slightly bad as always.
I almost never put drain cleaner in a toilet because yes it cannot get to the clog to start working and never plunge a toilet with drain cleaner in it as it will splash everywhere while plunging a toilet, best to pour it down another drain, let sit for required time to digest the organic clog and then rinse with hot water, if the clog is really bad, use a drain snake, best to know the schematics of the drain lines to figure out where the clog actually is so the plan of attack can be formulated to work best on where the clog is
So I've got a clog in one of my black tanks in my RV. The toilet is on the other side of the camper from the tank itself. I've tried everything to clear it. Everytime I flush it makes a gurgling noise. Any idea what product might help that and be safe for my system
Funny thing. Green Gobbler I think also makes very large nylon strips, like spiny zip ties. They really snake it, clear stoppages, and can be reused or tossed. Quick, cheap, effective, safer than caustic chemicals. I gave up on chemicals.
Did you use liquid fire. I don't know if they make it anymore. Everytime I've used it you have to stay out of the room or leave the house. It tends to gas off some really nasty fumes. It's super strong and works though.
For a simple trap under the sink, I just take it apart and clean it. I may just replace it, depending on how old it is. A simple p trap is like 15 bucks. You'll spend close to that much on a good drain cleaner.
@@RogerWakefield Thank you for taking time out of your day and giving us your knowledge, I'm a big fan...... A friend recommended it to me , I bought it from a supply house , it's not available at box stores, I put 1 cup of thrift and a pot of boiled water and the clog was gone in literally seconds.
Try them with coffee grinds, I had to cut a sewer last week because it was caked with coffee grings and I tried all the products I could find, none worked
I would check your washing machine box behind your washer...you have a drain hose...look in there and see if you can see a clog. I wouldn't put any drain cleaner IN your washing machine...also maybe clean our the filter while you're there.
There's no substitute for mechanical removal using a snake or an auger. That being said, my favorite is drain cleaner Glug. Pure sodium hydroxide crystals. Works great.
I don’t have a clog I just want to clean my drains and I can take the trap off but I’m looking for something I can pour down the drain to clean the gunk off the tubes.
This isn't even call for the plumber. My dad showed me how to clean out sinks at home. Of course if you have a leaking problem or some other problem, then call the plumber.
the sulfuric acid in those heavy duty drain cleaners .. destroys cast-iron drain lines , especially if the system has a dip or fish belly as we call them .. Best bet for a home owner if they can’t clear it with a plunger or boiling soapy water is to call a plumber and have them run a cable ..
@@RogerWakefield how is about next test for products popular for (septic tank drop living bacteria) easy eat down and safe for tank plastic, cement, or steel? Thanks! (I’m apology not good grammar) Thank you for respond!
@@RogerWakefield The drano removes the hair clog but leaves the sludge clog to collapse in on self causing another sludge clog blockage. I clean 8-10 drains a day. I'm trying to bring forward a issue I'm seeing and needs to be brought forward to the customer and not mislead them. A hand held snake is the best option. We have to protect our plumbers, customers and environment.
I just drop the trap and have the job done in a few minutes without a trip to the store. How much does that stuff cost? Gas and time aren't cheap either
If the clog is in the p trap then thats an easy fix. But most likely it's the pop up assembly that needs to be cleaned. And if that isn't the clog go buy a snake. Much cheaper than paying for a plumber.
Omg is that what's used in the kitchen? The shiny Black under kitchen sink pipes?? ...mine has no clog but rotting food sewage (horrific bad smell & gray water going into the Dishwasher but it still drains to 95% dry when done with cycle,.. so I was gonna pour a clog remover chemical down into the kitchen sink pipes, Garbage disposal & drain hose system down there to see if it helps.. but seeing your comment makes me stop & wonder..
Liquid Plumber is my go-to. Using it correctly, it works every time. Between my hair and my girl's, drains clog. Let it sit for 40 minutes and flush it out with HOT water. Works like a charm.
@@RogerWakefield the plumbing to my back restroom run out on side of the house by the Laundry room and the there is a n shaped pip that goes up and back down would that device be strong to run ul and back down to unclog the PVC pipe
@@RogerWakefield side note if helps is that I put a camera through the inside of Laundry room and the water looks completely black and dirty if thats normal?
There should have been a 6th contestant... A plumber with hands
Yep. The reason these cleaners sell so well is because, in real situations, they usually don't work.
@@oldbatwit5102 That statement literally doesn't make any sense.
@@spacepopeXIV Perhaps I presented my argument poorly.
These 'drain unblockers' often do not solve the problem well, if at all. The customers frequently come back and buy another one, usually a different brand and very often a more expensive one, hoping for a different result. Sometimes they will even buy a third.
Eventually they will seek more practical help eg. a plumber or handyman.
I have used these products several times myself with disappointing outcomes and I worked at a supermarket which sold loads and loads and loads of them.
The reason these cleaners sell so well is because, in real situations, they usually don't work.
I apologise for not explaining myself properly in my earlier post.
@@oldbatwit5102these chemicals are mira cal workers but of course they won’t work it certain situations
@@oldbatwit5102not reading allat
Be very careful using sulfuric acid! About 40 years ago, I used it for my bathtub drain and ended up with hazardous materials people coming in their funny little costumes for safety. The tub pipe went down into the basement and out to the sewer. It was a copper pipe From 1939 and it had a pinhole in it that up until that time was no problem. But the sulfuric acid opened it up just enough to let all of the acid drip down and hit the cement floor which it ate up immediately. It made fumes and it was a mess. The fire department came with the hazardous waste people. I had to open all the windows in the house, because the smell went up into the house. We opened the bulkhead door to the basement and we couldn’t go back in the house for about three hours.
oh no! I haven't had a problem that big while using it. I can agree with the fumes it's nuts...yes, becareful with acid!!
This is why you use small amounts and flush with LARGE amounts of water :-)
Should spend an hour researching the benefits versus the negative benefits of using acid chemical for a blocked drain, whether its good for the plumbing system or not, old houses always have bad drain systems by not having PVC plumbing
Wow. Don't know how to handle a cleanup yourself?
@@beavisroadhog9629 not everyone knows how to handle a chemical spill safely. That's why those services exist.
Use hot water and baking soda
People have no idea how important this video is until they have long painful clogging
They've never needed a plumber, or paid one lmao. I tried everything for a year after we bought our house, eventually needed a replacement faucet and had the clog taken care of then. $1,200 usd and I had to patch a huge hole in my wall. About 2.5x the size they needed. The wall had a door and they could easily see where the plumbing was located.
@@tylerhansonI had to pay 800 to have my lines cleared on my 113 year old house when it backed up this year he had to use a jet the regular snake failed
@@tylerhanson You're complaining about the price like you got ripped off but said yourself you couldn't fix the issue for a year. Sounds like you got some value.
@genocadetto3813 jack of all, master of none as they say lol but I fixed the wall, and wasn't complaining on price. I'm just saying people who bitch about price haven't been in a situation where their just happy to have it fixed regardless of cost. Your mama raised a bitch
@@genocadetto3813I don’t think he was complaining, more of just stating how much it cost lol
You should try drain punch, non acidic and fast acting. Works on hair as well, really cool.
@@BurningPhoenix1995 What of the Sulfuric Acid?
@@BurningPhoenix1995bruh the video we are commenting on shows the sulfuric acid product as being the best at dissolving the buildup
@@BurningPhoenix1995Clobber is sulfuric acid and I believe you need a plumbing contractors license to buy clobber
@@RexOutisHuh.
I’m the best drain cleaner, also if you have any sort of metal pipes DO NOT use acid based drain openers. They will destroy copper and cast iron.
We’re doing a test on this now! Results posted soon
To clarify: ANY metal pipes between the drain and the sewage.
And if u had trim glu as my journey men used 2 say or milky white ,it will totally melt glu and start over again new fitting s
FYI: US sewage drains are made of these materials
Clay sewer pipes - Ceramic
Cast iron sewer pipes - Thick metal
Orangeburg sewer pipes - Wood fiber
PVC sewer pipes - White flexible Plastic
ABS sewer pipes - Black strong plastic
Concrete sewer pipes - Reinforced concrete
Cast iron is the strongest sewer pipe.
Other countries will vary.
What to use besides acid?
I used "guaranteed to work" Draino two times on the same drain 24 hours apart and it didn't work at all. Then I poured a 12 ounce can of Coca Cola in and the sink opened up in 15 mins. Unclogged a toilet with it too.
I gotta try this
Just dump in toilet and flush
@@PokeSleepDealsokay I took a dump in the toilet and flushed. Now what?
@@stinkyman202 "That can't be right, that's what clogged my toilet in the first place!"
That’s actually kinda scary, is it that acidic 😨
Channeling that Billy Mays energy my guy, I enjoy it
BUT WAIT THERES MORE!
Green Goobler works for me I love it 🙌
Best one in my experience is crystal heat at home Depot and Lowe's been plumbing 8 years best one out there
Thought you said you were gonna leave the cameras rolling lol
I'd caution people about NEVER mixing different drain cleaners. You could get a wicked splash-back of some really nasty chemicals.
From an experience I can tell you, Drano gel is the best when there is sitting water, however, an hour is not enough for Drano gel, I have seen it taking 12 hours in some cases, We usually advise the tenant to leave it for 12 to 24 hours
i used 1L, left 12h and still clogged, had to open & clean by myself :( i guess next time i'll try coke or vinegar :(
Please for God sakes if you use acid and still have to call a plumber let him know before he gets there cause chemical burn sux and makes the price go up
100%
Love his channel BUT there’s a more important question. Where does he get all the hair for these videos 😂😂😂
We get donations…
Sweet! I absolutely love experiment videos! 😊
Us too!
I love how he didn't show proof 😂
Fast and to the point! Thank you sir.
You bet!
I've always used DrainO and it works perfectly every time, and the reason why is because i read the directions. People think all you do is pour the DrainO down the drain and that's it, but when you read the directions you find out that after a certain amount of time you're supposed to put a pot of boiling water down the drain
Pequa Drain Cleaner from Home Depot is Industrial Strength Goodness! I clogged my drain and poured that whole gallon down and no more clogs!
Well I've used that too on my bathtub. Was disappointed though with my kitchen sink-no results. Had to call a plumber!
Just what we need, a personality plumber.
I couldn't tell whether clean out worked or not.
I used a chamber of Green Gobbler the other day. To get rid of Avery bad clog in my tub. I left it for either half a day or overnight. It ended up getting it back to normal. I was this close in the store to buying Draino becwof the convenience. Glad I just ordered Green Gobbler instead of ruining my pipes even more.
I also tried the natural ways beforehand. Like using baking soda & white vinegar, Dawn dishsoap & boiling water. None of those worked at all. It kind of eased my sink but that just continues to run slightly bad as always.
GREEN GOBBLER!
NATURAL ENZYMES BREAK DOWN ALL ORGANIC CLOGS
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What would you recommend for basement drain that only gets backed up when it rains heavy
Liquid Plumr worked for me. Pour half the container into the drain, wait 30 minutes, flush with boiling water.
Thanks for the info.
Any time!
Good work.!
Basically potassium hydroxide in multiple bottles
you can also just stop putting chemicals in your drains, that cause other issues to develop and grab a drain snake instead.
My shower drain is stuck with sand in the pipe , any suggestions! Please and thank you
I almost never put drain cleaner in a toilet because yes it cannot get to the clog to start working and never plunge a toilet with drain cleaner in it as it will splash everywhere while plunging a toilet, best to pour it down another drain, let sit for required time to digest the organic clog and then rinse with hot water, if the clog is really bad, use a drain snake, best to know the schematics of the drain lines to figure out where the clog actually is so the plan of attack can be formulated to work best on where the clog is
That happened and I had a and I almost had a heart attack 🎃
No time lapse or comparison to the others? Guy must work for Kleen Out
No? Watch the full video on my channel for the entire timelapse
Kleen Out is just fairly concentrated (90%+) sulfuric acid. It was kinda a given that it would beat everything else.
@treelineresearch3387 most people don't know this. All others suck
Sham
@@RogerWakefield Too bad the video isn't linked from the description.
Try Clobber
So I've got a clog in one of my black tanks in my RV. The toilet is on the other side of the camper from the tank itself. I've tried everything to clear it. Everytime I flush it makes a gurgling noise. Any idea what product might help that and be safe for my system
They have specific cleaner for RVs at most plumbing supply house and if that' don't work try a drain snake probably something clogged
@@topshottared5500 is was a stuck pull up. My toddler dropped it in because she sees us flushing stuff. Was tricky to get out 😂
You should try Liquid Fire
What about Instant Power Heavy Duty drain opener?
Hercules glug is the best.
Funny thing. Green Gobbler I think also makes very large nylon strips, like spiny zip ties. They really snake it, clear stoppages, and can be reused or tossed. Quick, cheap, effective, safer than caustic chemicals. I gave up on chemicals.
I’ve used their zip tie strip, that ACTUALLY works!
PLASTIC SNAKE ZIPS FOR HAIR CLOGS
[TUB/SHOWER/BATHROOM SINKS]
*Cleanout not available in California.
Really anything with sulfuric acid....just be VERY careful...
@@RogerWakefield If it works, it's probably illegal in California. 😁
Could cause cancer! 😂
THANK YOU
Clobber and Sizzle!!!! At a plumbing supply house near you but I have heard only plumbers can buy it. Be careful and follow instructions 😊
Good old fashioned sodium hydroxide crystals tend to be my method of choice.
Not mr. Plumber Liquid-Plumber
Well this is not a pointless video at all.
Thrift drain cleaner
What do you recommend for urinals we use sizzle but they don’t have it anymore in Gocess I am a plumber at Randolph in sa
Instaflow is all you need
Did you use liquid fire. I don't know if they make it anymore. Everytime I've used it you have to stay out of the room or leave the house. It tends to gas off some really nasty fumes. It's super strong and works though.
I'll tell you one thing Drano time and tested will always taste the best
Taste?! 🤢🤢
@@RogerWakefield you heard me
You're just built different I guess
Always wear goggles and close your mouth when pouring ANY drain cleaner down a drain, people these days no common sense
My drano works as directed 8 hours 😮
8 hours?! That is such a long time! What was clogging your drains?
For a simple trap under the sink, I just take it apart and clean it. I may just replace it, depending on how old it is. A simple p trap is like 15 bucks. You'll spend close to that much on a good drain cleaner.
Are they septic and drain safe ?
He sounds like Will Ferrell’s impersonation of Harry Carey
Do Herios Drain Foam Cleaner
Thrift Drain Cleaner , no other substitute.
I haven't tried that one yet, what makes it so good to you?
@@RogerWakefield Thank you for taking time out of your day and giving us your knowledge, I'm a big fan...... A friend recommended it to me , I bought it from a supply house , it's not available at box stores, I put 1 cup of thrift and a pot of boiled water and the clog was gone in literally seconds.
“HI, BILLY MAYS HERE. TODAY WE PUTTING OUR XOXOS IN A PIPE AND DOING A LITTLE WORK DANCE”
Useful content
Glad you think so!
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The fall guys sound effect was the last thing I was expecting
What was the first thing you were expecting?
Try them with coffee grinds, I had to cut a sewer last week because it was caked with coffee grings and I tried all the products I could find, none worked
Everyone knows my ex is the best pipe cleaner there is ,she also goes by green gobbler
Loving the stuff. It also works great cleaning toilets
Which ones can I use in my washing machine it is not draining the water
I would check your washing machine box behind your washer...you have a drain hose...look in there and see if you can see a clog. I wouldn't put any drain cleaner IN your washing machine...also maybe clean our the filter while you're there.
I saw a little bit of clog. My machine can't be pulled any at all
I need to try that. My sink is problematic and has been clogged for over a year.
Be careful! It's a dangerous chemical
@@RogerWakefield I will. Thank you.
Is it ok for an ac drain line? Hvac guy wanted me to pour draino in mine but i thought that was a bit too heavy duty for a plastic pipe.
Never tried it, but I would think it would work…
There's no substitute for mechanical removal using a snake or an auger. That being said, my favorite is drain cleaner Glug. Pure sodium hydroxide crystals. Works great.
I don’t have a clog I just want to clean my drains and I can take the trap off but I’m looking for something I can pour down the drain to clean the gunk off the tubes.
Sulfuric acid for the win...just do 1 drain at a time and turn on a vent fan or open a window
Where it look clogged still show it work😮😢
This isn't even call for the plumber. My dad showed me how to clean out sinks at home. Of course if you have a leaking problem or some other problem, then call the plumber.
Heather Chandler rn: 😨
the sulfuric acid in those heavy duty drain cleaners .. destroys cast-iron drain lines , especially if the system has a dip or fish belly as we call them .. Best bet for a home owner if they can’t clear it with a plunger or boiling soapy water is to call a plumber and have them run a cable ..
My house was built in 1950 and I have heavy cast iron drain pipes and I use this stuff all the time...😮😬
Used it (left over night) didn't do jack .
Which kind did you use?
For some of them (like Draino) you have to put hot water down the sink 15-30min after as per instructions
I took the loss an replaced the line
Any update about test Steel and Copper for clogging drain faster yet????
I don't think I know what you're talking about
@@RogerWakefield ok thank you for update. I was just wonder that is all.
@@RogerWakefield how is about next test for products popular for (septic tank drop living bacteria) easy eat down and safe for tank plastic, cement, or steel? Thanks!
(I’m apology not good grammar)
Thank you for respond!
Notice that he didn't say that the other ones didn't work.
Marketing trick.
Well if you watch the full video, you'd see that they didn't do anything...I couldn't add all of that into this short
@@RogerWakefield thanks for the clarification 👍
No problem, the full video should be linked at the bottom of this video. May check it out, thanks for watching 😎
@@RogerWakefieldThe shorts only 39 seconds shorts can be 60 seconds so Your clearly lying
Can we show what it does to plumbers cable, eyes, skin, fumes and cast iron? Plz 🙏
I did make a video on what drano does to different pipes, it’s in my channel 😎
@@RogerWakefield The drano removes the hair clog but leaves the sludge clog to collapse in on self causing another sludge clog blockage. I clean 8-10 drains a day. I'm trying to bring forward a issue I'm seeing and needs to be brought forward to the customer and not mislead them. A hand held snake is the best option. We have to protect our plumbers, customers and environment.
Why do these never divide it by plumbing needs?
Should have a analog for:
shower
Kitchen
Sink
just to make a drain cleaner that's Coca-Cola based and you'll have it done in 15 minutes
am i a crazy person for pouring this without gloves?
Indubitably
I just drop the trap and have the job done in a few minutes without a trip to the store. How much does that stuff cost? Gas and time aren't cheap either
I like you and those all have their place, but Drain Punch, Ferguson on the East Coast carries it, or even Glug..
Is it safe for the pipes? Because I used the red bottle , it worked but after 2 days it is clogged again
We’re currently testing that right now, so hopefully I’ll have an answer soon!
How noxious are the fumes tho? I don't wanna have to leave my house for two days because of fumes.
I would open a window if possible or turn on a fan...depending on the contents inside your pipe it could get smelly....
If the clog is in the p trap then thats an easy fix. But most likely it's the pop up assembly that needs to be cleaned. And if that isn't the clog go buy a snake. Much cheaper than paying for a plumber.
None of these stand a chance going head to head with Bruce from Drain Cleaning Australia!
#DrainCleaningAustralia
How bad is Cleanout as far as fumes and how dangerous is it to use?
Kleen out has a BUNCH of fumes, please be careful around it, it’s sulfuric acid it’s can be very dangerous
Never use drain cleaner on black ABS pipe
Omg is that what's used in the kitchen? The shiny Black under kitchen sink pipes?? ...mine has no clog but rotting food sewage (horrific bad smell & gray water going into the Dishwasher but it still drains to 95% dry when done with cycle,.. so I was gonna pour a clog remover chemical down into the kitchen sink pipes, Garbage disposal & drain hose system down there to see if it helps.. but seeing your comment makes me stop & wonder..
Why?
Acid will destroy the metal inside the garbage disposal, better to use GREEN GOBBLER
i didn't see any pipe clear or clean
Liquid Plumber is my go-to. Using it correctly, it works every time. Between my hair and my girl's, drains clog. Let it sit for 40 minutes and flush it out with HOT water. Works like a charm.
Is professor Amos any good?
Does this include like the plumbing outside?
Outside? Could you be more specific please?
@@RogerWakefield the plumbing to my back restroom run out on side of the house by the Laundry room and the there is a n shaped pip that goes up and back down would that device be strong to run ul and back down to unclog the PVC pipe
@@RogerWakefield side note if helps is that I put a camera through the inside of Laundry room and the water looks completely black and dirty if thats normal?
Yahhhhh buddy!🤟🏻
You didn’t even follow the directions for drano. Your suppose to dump hot ass water down the drain after it
Why would he when he obviously has an interest in the product that "won."
@@Sidfields789this video was so cringe LOOL
Draino burnt top layer of my shower tiles. Im fuming
Uk ww have one-shot. That stuff does shift stuff
It's dangerous suferic acid
Your supposed to snake it out
You forgot liquid lightning
Never heard of it! I didn't see it in any of the box stores around here
@RogerWakefield it's good stuff but dangerous as hell. Walmart has it
Thrift is the best by far
Beat me to it lol