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What will disolve drywall mud in a drain pipe?
Drywall tools were washed out in a bathroom sink and clogged the drain pipe. I was hoping there was a chemical that would safely dissolve the clog. The clog is in a wall pipe beyond my amature reach.
Maintenance & Repairs - 6 Answers - 2007-05-19 05:34:17

Best Answer
Snake it.

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Answer 1
Get a plumbing snake.
2007-05-19 05:37:52

Answer 2
It would take a lot of drywall compound to clog a pipe, unless it was the setting kind as opposed to the pre-mixed kind and you dumped a bunch in the drain. If it was the setting type, I don't know if anything you could use would dissolve the blockage. Try using a snake with a hook end to break up the blockage. Unless you dumped a bunch of the stuff down there, you may be looking at some other problem. Did you remove the P-trap to make sure that it wasn't clogged? You should always wipe most of the material from your tools before rinsing in a sink, it makes the job easier and prevents problems like this.
2007-05-19 05:45:31

Answer 3
Try using a wire coat hanger, if you can't rent an auger or sink snake.
2007-05-19 07:30:20

Answer 4
Snake it.
2007-05-19 10:03:21

Answer 5
Yes, snake it. If it doesn't work, throw in some caustic soda mixed with water or draino and snake again.
2007-05-19 15:48:29

Answer 6
If nothing Else has worked, put a little of the drywall compound in vinegar, and see if it bubbles. If so, the acetic acid in vinegar could dissolve the stuff in the pipes.
2007-05-19 21:59:55