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  • May 14, 2010, 06:08 AM
    luckild
    Plumber questions calcium build-up
    I have calcium build-up in sewer line reducing capacity. Will flooding the line with vinegar work and how long should it take?
  • May 14, 2010, 07:30 AM
    ballengerb1

    CLR or vinegar will dissolve calcium but I seriously doubt this is your issue. What makes you think its calcium and not grease, ahir and body oils?
  • May 18, 2010, 05:35 AM
    luckild
    A Plumber tried to clear line. Could not get 2" cutter down a 4" pipe. Used camera and pipe wall built up with calcium big time. Suggested Jet Blasting but would not guarantee it would work.
  • May 18, 2010, 08:08 AM
    ballengerb1

    You need a different plumber if he says this is calcium.
  • May 18, 2010, 03:17 PM
    Widdershins
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ballengerb1 View Post
    You need a different plumber if he says this is calcium.

    It's extremely rare, but I've seen a few drain lines plugged with uric crystals during bar remodels over the years.
  • May 18, 2010, 05:11 PM
    speedball1

    I'm with Widdershins on this one.
    I seen uric crystals in some bar rest rooms but never in a sewer line and certainly not calcium.
    One last thought. Do you have a water softener installed and if so where does the backwash drain into? Could it be the calcium is really salt? Let me know, Tom
  • May 20, 2010, 05:00 AM
    luckild
    Thanks for all the help everyone. I guess I need to research this one further. Thanks again.
  • May 20, 2010, 05:16 AM
    speedball1

    Is there a water softener installed?

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