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Dam buster

  • 08-01-2013 4:22pm
    #1
    S28382
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    Hi folks iv a blocked waste pipe under my shower floor and i was told that Dam buster would be the best thing to free the blockage, has anyone any experience in using it? I know its meant to be really strong stuff but i just want to be sure before i get it that it works.


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  • #2
    LIFFY FISHING
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,791 ✭✭✭LIFFY FISHING


    S28382 wrote: »
    Hi folks iv a blocked waste pipe under my shower floor and i was told that Dam buster would be the best thing to free the blockage, has anyone any experience in using it? I know its meant to be really strong stuff but i just want to be sure before i get it that it works.

    Very good, very dangerous.
    Do NOT use with any other substances, as it is a concentrated hydrocloric acid.
    Make sure you have a well ventallated room because it eats everything & god it smells, wear a good pair of commercial rubber gloves.
    You can buy it in Smallmans in Rathgar.


  • #3
    S28382
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,326 ✭✭✭S28382


    LIFFY FISHING wrote: »
    Very good, very dangerous.
    Do NOT use with any other substances, as it is a concentrated hydrocloric acid.
    Make sure you have a well ventallated room because it eats everything & god it smells, wear a good pair of commercial rubber gloves.
    You can buy it in Smallmans in Rathgar.


    Cool thanks ill pick it up and hopefully that will so. Cheers.


  • #4
    sullzz
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    As LIFFEY FISHING says , it's very strong and make sure there is no other drain cleaning chemical or bleach lying in the pipework or trap as it will cause toxic fumes when mixed , also I have seen it cause un supported pipework to heat and sag or collapse , I would persist with a plunger first before using the dam buster especially if you haven't used it before , as stated smallmans in ranelagh do it and I think dpl also do it .


  • #5
    DoneDL
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    Try buying one of these as you will not need any chemicals.

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  • #6
    corkgsxr
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    Not a fan can eat seals and cause leaks.

    Plungers work


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  • #7
    K.Flyer
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    I agree with all the above posts...
    very good, very dangerous and I would only use it as a last resort.
    Word of warning,
    Follow the instructions very carefully, Do Not be tempted to overdose on the quantity to use, as it can get very hot and destroy pipework, causing more problems than you started off with.


  • #8
    S28382
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,326 ✭✭✭S28382


    I used it last night and so far there seems to be a better flow the water is draining straight away so ill give it a few days and see if the water builds back up hopefully it will do the job.


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