Can it harm older pipes? What are the ingredients for it is says less caustic?
226966
My house was built in 1975 and I have been using this for some time now with no negative consequences. I fully recommend professor Amos' products.
226967
Do not know the exact ingredients, but I think it works with some kind of enzymes that break up the clog. I have plumbing that is 50 years old and it is the only thing that works.
226968
No, it will not harm old pipes, but it will clean old waste that is in the pipes.
226969
Our home is 90 yearsold. No problems so far: have been using it for about 10 years.
226970
I have an older home and have not experienced any pipe damage from using product. It does not have that toxic odor or toxicity as does Mr. Plumber and other products that are similar. Does not contain phosophorus, but does have sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide and is specially formulated. I am happy with the product and will purchase more in the future.
1068222
I use it for my copper sink in the kitchen. It helps the water run off and gives it a beautiful sheen which last a few weeks. I understand it is safe for most metals but I have not tried it on anything else. Its a petroleum product, I believe, so not sure with the fumes but you might try a small test spot first.
1626047
I'm not a chemist. Just used it to blast rusty cars. PS. At this point in history that might be a touchy question.
1089879
It is a spray and shouldn't need cleaning up. Protect the area well or spray outside with good ventilation. I would say that by the ingredients it is not water soluble. It works beautifully on brass.
408364
this unit does not work on the same theory as as the salt units which exchange sodium for solid substances in the water,they magnetize the in coming water to keep the solids from attaching themselves to the surfaces of the sink ,tub ect.,so you will not need salt.you can use PVC pipe no problem but this product WILL NOT effect rust
1358046
I would not expect it to harm the stove top. It has no abrasive nor is it caustic. I use it as a stain remover, and other methods might be used to deal with built up residues from cooking.
981172
Use Mineral Spirits. Laquer thinner is BAD stuff on some plastics and nervous systems
684163
Yes, but be careful of fumes or flakes ending up in your eyes! Also, if you have older or metal traps be careful because concentrated amounts of sodium hydroxide can eat trough age related thinning of pipes. I have used used many times but also with a snake as I have found a clog form near a hardening formation. The sodium will help with the clog now but the but the snake is insurance for the future.Phil
855593
Regarding acidity, I don't believe It would be an issue because this is used in high acid home canned pie filings. Should be fine.
1177757
These are enzymes. This condo is over 20 years old and I continue to use this product as necessary. I can't imagine an enzymes would destroy a pipe but you could always check with apartment management to allay your fears.
97572
I have not personally tried this but why not experiment. It cannot hurt. Just soak it overnight and see what happens. I have used it on brick and refrigerators that have accumulated rust and it worked wonders. Also in utility sinks where rust appeared. I hope this helps.
995091
I have used Ag Vinegar with several different plastic sprayers for several years with no issue with the sprayers. The vinegar has cleaning properties and is not overly acidic.
1311071
It's carbon steel, not stainless, and should never be left in standing water. Rub it out with some wd40 or 3 in 1 oil.
573740
RO water is aggressive and will attack copper (or galvanized) pipe, pulling out the copper and eventually eroding the pipe. If you have plastic piping then you should be fine.
1209628
I'm not sure if the old stuff I removed from our tubs was silicone, something else, or a mixture since the last time it was caulked someone else did it. As I said in a previous comment to another inquiry, it did seem to work on whatever it was, although in some areas I had to treat it twice. I averaged using one and one-half to two bottles per our standard sized tubs. Hope this helps -- good luck!
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You can look it up online but to be honest it shouldn't matter if its aluminum or not. I have used it on aluminum and non aluminum alike and never had an issue. I believe the warnings only takes precedence in extreme cases where your radiator is already too corroded to recover using products like this. In witch case you can purchase the aluminum safe permatex brand flush. This product is great though, works wonders.
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no the Avenger Weed Killer does not harm any pipes or steel,it is totally organic and the natural ingredients are no threat.I've used it several times with pets and it only harms the weeds.