I get a lot of fir needles clogging up my underground drains that lead to my dry well. Will this help them break down faster?
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This product didn't speed up the compost process for me. However it is cheap so give it a try.
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This alone won't help. It is mainly for adding to compost. I would try putting a screen over the intakes of your drains to keep the needles out completely.
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It did nothing to break down chipped and shredded materials in my rotatable composting drum over a period of 3 weeks. My view is that it likely doesn't work in any application. I'd concentrate on excluding the needles (screening them out).
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I do not know, but I would not try this for a regular drain. I think other options might be better such as products made to clean and deodorize drains. I am thinking of enzyme based cleaners such as Roebic cleaners.
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dear john...letter.. ha?ha? sorry i just had to.. the crack-pac. stopped at the dirt for me when i used it. it states on the directions that if there is space behind you can/will loose it. if your mud jack filled the void behind the crack you should be ok. its too expensive to loose and you will pretty much know in the 1st tube. as you pump it in it should fill not fall out. if mud/dirt is not present behind you will have to find access somehow behind the crack. it worked great for me on a wall.. i have not tried floors (yet) good luck!!! "steph." t
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You will not harm the plumbing. Think of water going down, & the +/- cup of water in the trap.I would first try a plunger with HOT water on the first floor, then treat the first floor, and then treat the basement (in the same night). We have used a plunger every night before the treatment, to try to break up the blockage. By doing both drains each night you will use up more Bio Clean, but it's less $ than paying a plumber. Repeat for 5 days. Be patient.
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I'm not sure. I bought it to remove bacterial iron out of the well (filling a pool)... It didn't work for that.
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No! I don't think this will help your problem. This is used by flushing it past the trap and into the pipes to work on the build up inside the pipe. Drain flies will normally only be in the pipe before the trap. So if you would just clean all the hair and junk that accumulates just inside the pipe, it would help. This is where the flies lay there eggs and hang out. You can use a drain cleaner such as liquid plumber or pour some bleach just into the trap and it should take care of your problem.
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It helped our drains a lot. Even if they are not clogged, follow the instructions carefully and it might help to plunge the drains even though they are clear. You may find that after you put the enzyme into the drain that the drain clogs because of the smelly gunk that is in there. I just used it in a bathroom and the room smells good now! Good luck...
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No. I would recommend the well system unit. This would work on a well but the life would be severely lessened due to high iron levels.
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No. Don't use anything that is gritty or has beads or granules (like strawberry). It runs the mechanism & jams the pump. If that happens, just buy a replacement pump.
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As long as you aren't using too much pressure - which might cause the needles to break off - it will last a very long time. Just be sure to clean and properly dry after each use. Mine still looks in pristine brand new condition, but i'm VERY meticulous about proper cleaning and usage.
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Absolutely....if you have gnats now pour vinegar down your drain then use Drain Care as directed and then monthly. It works well!!!!
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I think it will. When I first got it I didn't think it was pulling up water, so I took it apart to see it the gasket was sealing. It still didn't think it was working the way I expected, but I was tired of the clog in my toilet so I got mad and just pumped up and down about 5-6 times and lo and behold it drained. I have used it numerous times on different drains and never looked as if it were sealing good, but as long as you have standing water for it to pick up it does do the job. If it were to break I would order again. Hope this helps.
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The cobra works best on larger lines. So long as the bends are in the same plane as the flat of the cobra, it will go through it. The cobra is a hand held (cannot be attached to a power tool) pipe clearing tool which can do excellent work so long as the line is a larger pipe (such as a 2-1/2" or larger ID). It has the advantage of giving you the ability to 'feel' a clog, and you succeed by basically 'pounding' your way through. As most clogs in household sewer lines are of hair, grease, and laundry lint, it will break though 90- 95% of the time. If you hit a solid bend it can't follow, you'll know it, as it'll hard stop, but you'll feel clogs `giving'. I would advise purchasing some heavy duty industrial grade pipe cleaner from your local hardware or lumber yard. It is usually sold in half gallon or gallon sizes. If you can get that down into the line first, allow it to work for several hours, and then use the cobra. Otherwise start with the cobra to punch a small hole through the clog then use the drain cleaner. The drain cleaner will not damage the cobra by my experience to date. ALSO, once you do get the line open, pour as much hot water into the line as hot as your water heater will deliver it as a finale wash. Be sure to rinse off the cobra, wipe it clean, and oil it after you wrap it back up. Note: This is dirty, mucky work; you'll need gloves, clothes you can get filthy, and goggles if you work with the chemicals. ALSO, vent your basement (sewer area), as the chemicals can react strongly to clogs and produce un-breathable gases. Conclusions: the Cobra is an effective pipe clearing tool, but not the only one available. Complicated piping with bends in several planes require a rotating cable style of sewer cleaner, which you can usually rent in either power driven type or hand operated (this is what professional plumbers and the Roto-Rooter guys use).
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I'm not sure. It's a very inexpensive drain cleaner though. It might be worth a shot, I'm sure it wouldn't hurt anything.
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I think it will. I live in a very old house with convoluted pipes that cannot be snaked. I used this product exactly as stated for unclogging drains and the drain better than they ever had. The maintenance is only two teaspoons a week so I expect it will last. Grease is organic and the enzymes should eat it up. I had some grease in my drain...don't know how much you have but I like this product a lot.
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I am sure it is because I have used it in a sink that has a coating that could be damaged. Also if you couldn't use it on PVC it would really limit it's use. It is a good cleaner for drains and I have been using it for a long time. You may contact Mfr. to be absolutely positive.
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No. I put the water in and then put my drops of e.o. in the same well. Make sure to dry out container when finished so no build up starts...super easy to wipe dry!