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    Nov 30, 2009, 06:14 PM
    Calcium building up in cast iron shower drain pipe
    I have what I believe to be calcium building up in my shower drain. Is there a chemical or mechanical treatment for this condition ? Please specify.
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    Nov 30, 2009, 07:47 PM

    More likely human skin flakes and body oil than calcium. You shower head would clog long before you would see calcium in a drain. Mix 1/2 cup table salt with equal amount of baking soda and dump into the drain. Now add cup of white vinegar and watch the action, allow to sit overnight. Tomorrow dump a full bucket of very hot water down the drain, how is it looking?
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