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    Oct 26, 2006, 07:51 PM
    Concrete mix in the basement floor drains
    I found out I have some concrete mix in the basement floor drains, and the basement floor drains clogged twice in the past year. How do I remove these concrete mix from the drains?
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    Oct 27, 2006, 06:11 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by tyt9248
    I found out I have some concrete mix in the basement floor drains, and the basement floor drains clogged twice in the past year. How do I remove these concrete mix from the drains?
    Using a chisel might damage or punch a hole through the floor drain.
    Acid is dangerous to your health. Try this; http://72.14.209.104/search?q=cache:...s&ct=clnk&cd=4
    Good luck, Tom
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