Will dumping draino in my shower drain cause damage to pipes?

campos418 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1

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Nov 9, 2010, 10:40 PM

Will dumping draino in my shower drain cause damage to pipes?

speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939

Eternal Plumber

Nov 10, 2010, 05:19 AM

No! Draino contains lye and not acid. If Draino doesn't do then job a snake may be necessary, Good luck, Tom

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