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Clogged Tub......HELP!?

Ok we have a septic system at the house and my tub is clogged with hair...of course can I use Drano or will it hurt the septic....HELP!!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    never put Drano in a septic system it will kill the bacteria in it and it will not operate properly

    Need bacteria to get rid of the solids

    drain on bottom of tub if one screw in middle of it take screw out and remove strainer on top of drain look for the hair and get it out

    Source(s): 20 yr master plumber
  • 1 decade ago

    Drano over time eats away the pipes

    try this instead :

    there is a trap that you can take out and unclog minor hair problems

    the screws are in the plate around the drainage open/close lever of the tub

    unscrew the plate- pull out the long wire with the metal cage attached , clean it then reinsert it and screw the plate back on

    dissolve clogs with pouring some baking soda into the drain then some vinegar instead

    once a week, pour very hot water down the bathroom sink and tub drain to dissolve (melt) built up oils, dirt, goo

    Source(s): I had holes in my pipes from the Drano damage
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    My dad always puts on a glove and hand pulls the hair out...but then again, I don't know what a septic system is. Hehe, sorry if this made you a little mad.

  • 1 decade ago

    No you'll be fine with Draino. You might also want to try a snake or even a piece of plastic with hooks on it might do the trick for you. A snake is fairly inexpensive and a hair-puller you can get for under $3.

    ~Shoe

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    The answer should be on the can, generally, if used properly, drain opener should not damage the system or the bugs that digest the sewage.

  • 5 years ago

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  • 1 decade ago

    baking soda and vinegar

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