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Yes, acid will decompose a dead animal in a roof vent pipe. Lye or refined lye caustic soda will dissolve organic materials without hurting the pipes. But the best way to remove the obstruction would be the hook end of a coat hanger, the retriever head of a sewer snake, or the treble hook of a strong cord.
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Is hydrochloric acid compatible with PVC pipe?
no
Where does a pipe rust faster above soil or below soil?
What kind of pipe? Is this area exposed to acid rain?
What effect does muriatic acid have on PVC drain pipe?
none
Is a pipe fish an animal?
Yes. It is an aquatic animal that lives underwater. There are different breeds of it like the ghost pipe fish. There are over 200 breeds of it.
Can you use muriatic acid without dilluting it to unclog PVC drain pipe?
Muriatic acid is a very dangerous type of acid. You need to wear gloves and protective eye goggles when using it. No, you cannot use muriatic acid without diluting it to unclog a PVC drain pipe.
Will muriatic acid clean grout inside PVC pipe?
YES
Do you have to use sulfuric acid to clean out a sewer pipe or can you use muriatic acid?
= sulfuric acid VERY rare but it is used and with lots of caution... Muriatic acid DILUTED for concrete cleaning etc. =
Advantages of Acid-resistant cast-iron pipe?
Durion is great for most acid system wastes Urine is highly acidic and will eventually eat through cast-iron pipe. Acid-resistant cast-iron would last longer. There are also laboratories and factories that flush highly acidic solutions down the drain and this would be another practical use for this product.They make glass pipe to use for special applications. Glass pipe does not deteriorate.
What is a pipe dead end system?
Its kind of joints pipe (branch) to the primairly pipe causing blockege due to cold weather (frozen) or due to debris and sluges accumalations
Will hydrochloric acid attack PVC pipe?
No, PVC is quite resistant to chemical attack. If you use the acid properly, you shouldn't have to worry about it at all.
How do you dissolve caustic soda that has solidified in pipe?
Very Carefully! :) Use dilute acid.(the process is faster when you use strong acid). Attention: Use proper googles and safety globes.
Is Phloem is a pipe made of the cell wall of dead cells?
no, that's xylem
