Some Information about Plumbing and Plumbing tools
Drain cleaner is generally a corrosive chemical such as a strong acid or base, used to dissolve clogs in plumbing. It is used to release stoppages in sinks, bathtubs, toilets, and showers. It is often used after a plunger has not been sufficient to finish the job. Drain cleaner should only be used according to the manufacturer's specifications, as improper use may cause chemical burns to skin, cause respiratory problems or damage lungs, or cause damage to eyes. With very strong corrosive properties, drain cleaners are one of the most hazardous household products sold to the public today. Care needs to be taken as well to ensure that different types of drain cleaners are not mixed in the drain.
Some Plumbing DOs and DON'Ts
DON'T - Forget at least twice a year to put a garden hose on the
boiler drain at the bottom of your hot water tank and run until
the water clears up. Spray this valve with a little oil also.
I use WD-40.
DON'T - Forget to check your flu pipe from your hot water tank
to the chimney for leakage of fumes.
DON'T - Leave your water valves rust shut. Put some oil on the
stem and open and close them a few times. If it leaks at the
stem use a crescent wrench and tighten bonnet nut at the handle.
Spray a little oil on the whole valve. Keeps from rusting.
