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smkettner

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Posted: 07/05/08 11:35am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

I have not tried it but I would not hesitate to use a liquid drain opener. Although I think I may want to have the drain connected to the sewer and the valve open.


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Posted: 07/05/08 12:10pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

RV plumbing systems use household plumbing - if you need a replacement then head over to Home Depot.

Whatever you would use in your house you can use in your RV - if Drano says do not use on PVC plumbing (I really doubt that it says that!!) then don't use it in your RV but if it's safe for your house then it's safe for your RV

The major consideration is what sewer system is used by the campground - they may have a sewer system that is harmed by aggressive chemicals or they may be connected to city sewer and everything will be fine.


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Posted: 07/06/08 11:57am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

RV grey/black plumbing should be ABS same as your house, not PVC.

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Posted: 07/06/08 05:54pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Inside info from a plumber friend.

Use straight bleach in the drain and let sit overnight. It will dissolve 99% of hair and debris clogs without damaging the pipes.

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Posted: 07/10/08 03:06am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

stevelv wrote:

Whatever you would use in your house you can use in your RV - if Drano says do not use on PVC plumbing (I really doubt that it says that!!) then don't use it in your RV but if it's safe for your house then it's safe for your RV


That's the whole story in a nutshell. Thank you for a voice of reason.

Drano WILL NOT eat PVC glue. Not only that, drains are not made of PVC anyway. If they're plastic, they are made of ABS. If Drano doesn't damage ABS in your house, why would you think it will damage the same stuff in your RV? Magic? Voodoo?


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