Galvanized pipes, which were used for decades ... where it can collect in plumbing bends or clog up faucets, Whistler said. It wouldn’t fix any rust that has formed at threaded joints.

Unfortunately, a characteristic of older galvanized iron pipe is that it starts to develop a rough inner surface that actually starts to get clogged from small debris that grows hard-water ...

Galvanized pipes, which were used for decades ... where it can collect in plumbing bends or clog up faucets, Whistler said. It wouldn’t fix any rust that has formed at threaded joints.

Check the joints to see if they're clogged or badly corroded as well ... much of the system needs replacing too. Add a new galvanized steel pipe length (nipple) at each end and solder in your ...

If you know that your pipes are so old that they may be galvanized, then the clog is probably from the pipe flaking off and not necessarily hair or gunk. Rust debris is another sign to call in a ...

There are no paper products that should go down the drain, even those made from thin compostable. Certain kitchen products ...

If the dish soap is able to reach the clog, it will begin to break down the grease and its bond to the pipe. After a few minutes, give the clog the boiling water treatment, pouring a few cups of ...

The insides of old galvanized iron drainpipes ... Modern plastic PVC or ABS plastic pipes can also have deposits, especially hardened grease, clog them. Expecting a slurry of ground-up food ...

24 as her counsel. County officials said she obtained a construction permit last week to begin fixing the clogged pipe. She filed preliminary plans Tuesday that say she’ll hire a contractor to ...