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I found one of the handiest things in my toolbox to be a 4 foot length of
1/16th inch sstl cable. Whenever I have a drain problem, I chuck one end in
the ol' drill, and unlay an inch or two (depending on drain hole size) of
the other end. spin up the drill and feed the cable through until it sees
water or daylight. You will be able to feel the obstructions, and
concentrate on them. When drain is free, pipe is clean, 1-2minutes max. You
can relay the braid, and put the cable away until next time.
Jim
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From: "Karl Denninger" <>
To: "Sam Densler" <>; <>
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2001 8:24 AM
Subject: Re: lv-ab: Air Conditioner drain
> Try Lime-away.
>
> In all probability you have calcium and lime deposits. Just make sure you
> flush it out with LOTS of water.
>
> Put some down the hose, let it sit for about 15-20 minutes, flush it
through
> with lots of water.
>
> I bet that does it.
>
> The other thing to try is to rig a freshwater hose to the drain hose -
then
> flush it out for a while....
>
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> On Wed, Jul 11, 2001 at 10:45:56AM -0400, Sam Densler wrote:
> > One more question now that I am on a roll.
> >
> > Seems that I have a partially blocked AC drain. A recent comment on
> > this list indicated the smell and potentially destructive nature of
> > the deionized water that results from the AC process. It seems that
> > I am experiencing exactly that. I have been successful in clearing
> > the blockage (at least partially) and I seem to get good flow for a
> > couple of days but then the flow stops again. It is easy to clear by
> > blowing through the hose but this must be accomplished every few
> > days. Can anyone recommend a cleaner that may help with this
> > situation? Bleach was recommended but I am a bit nervous because I
> > was told that bleach would etch stainless steel and aluminum and I
> > have also used ammonia and ammonia based cleaners in and around that
> > area and don't know if I have a hazardous condition with the mix of
> > ammonia and the chlorine from the bleach. I am sure the ammonia has
> > dissipated by now but the use of bleach has never been a favorite of
> > mine. Again, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Sam
> >
> > --
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> >
> > Sam Densler
> >
> >
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