wlll this help to keep my cast iron pipes clear in additon to root control or do i need another product as well?
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I think you will be better served by limiting this product to your septic and use another product for cast iron plumbing.
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I used it for periodic maintenance of a whirlpool tub. I'm thinking you would need to do multiple applications with this stuff to clear the pipes.
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It is for tree root control for septic tanks or cess pools.You should call customer service and ask them.Fred.
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We used a pipe cleaner and occasionally would soak it in a diluted bleach mixture. I believe there is a Nuby cleaning kit.
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I use Mortons rust out, because my well has a high iron content, but depending on your water condition, you can probably any good water softener salt. unit does a great job, and uses very little salt
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I find that once draining is slow due to the main line from the house to the alley, it is a little too late. My experience is that it will kill the roots, but last time I used it, about a month later, due to a back-up, I called a plumber and he used his router to remove dead roots from the line through the clean-out in the back yard. I have never been able to prove that the product will actually remove the roots, only kill them.We have huge Eucalyptus trees nearby with aggressive roots, so as a maintenance routine, I tend to alternate every six months between this product and copper sulfate to fight those roots that keep coming back. I find that once draining is slow due to the main line from the house to the alley, it is a little too late. My experience is that it will kill the roots, but last time I used it, about a month later, due to a back-up, I called a plumber and he used his router to remove dead roots from the line through the clean-out in the back yard. I have never been able to prove that the product will actually remove the roots, only kill them.We have huge Eucalyptus trees nearby with aggressive roots, so as a maintenance routine, I tend to alternate every six months between this product and copper... » Read More I find that once draining is slow due to the main line from the house to the alley, it is a little too late. My experience is that it will kill the roots, but last time I used it, about a month later, due to a back-up, I called a plumber and he used his router to remove dead roots from the line through the clean-out in the back yard. I have never been able to prove that the product will actually remove the roots, only kill them.We have huge Eucalyptus trees nearby with aggressive roots, so as a maintenance routine, I tend to alternate every six months between this product and copper sulfate to fight those roots that keep coming back. « Show Less
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NOPE.... best is to use Windex or product similar for glass. I used BarKeepers or KABOOM for tough spots on cast iron type of tubs/sinks. Kaboom works pretty good for many hard water stains if you clean on a regular basis.
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The answer fromEmmett is probably the best solution. I use s similar configuration. Dennis
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I do not know. We were unhappy with the softener and we have brass pipes. I am sorry we couldn't be more helpful.
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My plumber said to use it every 3 to 4 months depending on your root problem .I asked if it would harm my pipes or trees and he said no because the amount used in comparison to the amount of water in the line controls its corrosiveness. I have been using it for the past 8 months and will use it again in February with no adverse effects so far. I had a real bad root problems and it has saved me digging up my yard and replacing a section of line. So far so good!
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I've been using "Super Iron Out" for years. I've not had a problem to date with my septic system. Read more at: http://www.superironout.com/drain-uses.php
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Whirl Out does do some cleanout of minerals, but I'm not sure exactly what, except that it cleans pretty well. The best product I've found so far is called "Oh Yuk Jetted Tub System Cleaner." It has been taking care of our bacterial iron that had been accumulating in the pipes. It dissolves a lot of it, and WhirlOut does too, but not quite as good. I have found using warm to hot water in both the cleaning and the rinse helps. The problem is, for me, that I'm not sure what harsh chemicals I can use or not use in the jacuzzi tub. If I could use anything, I would pick Iron Out. It might sound funny or silly, but for very small corroded items, Efferdent (for cleaning dentures) does an excellent job. I was looking for something to clean a partial, and one of the reviews for Efferdent was a guy who uses it to clean the minerals, calcium, etc, from his toilet. I tried Efferent in the toilet and it actually did a fairly decent job. With hot water, I think it could have done better. Hope these suggestions help. Ingrid
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Hi Doug. If you want to clean your fiberglass shower use the spray bottle iron out. I give it 10 stars it works so well rust disappears before your eyes. It's AMAZING!!! I thought this was the refill but it was powder it works great in the toilet.
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This is a bit more purified as it is meant for swimming pools. It is still effective. But the best root killer is plain old rock salt. May damage the trees that have the roots in the pipes though.
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Call the company for ideas if Rexann's answer was not help to you. Also read instructions. Sorry, I am no plumber and alsoa great grandmother.
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Haven't used it yet....But, my usual method to clean up cast iron pans is to use oil and some salt, and rub with a cloth until all the stuck on stuff is gone, then rub with a clean, dry cloth, leaving some oil sheen on the pan to prevent rust.ALWAYS leave a sheen of oil to prevent rust... NEVER use soap on cast iron... Read about seasoning, and use Flax seed oil
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no need to empty iron only need to if your water is very hard water if not just top it off