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irisblue

(32,969 posts) Tue Jan 2, 2018, 05:09 PM Jan 2018

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DU Plumbers, I got a problem w/ the sewer drain I think.##update##

It has been v. cold for several days...can incoming pipes be okay, but the drainage sewer freeze?

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DU Plumbers, I got a problem w/ the sewer drain I think.##update## (Original Post) irisblue Jan 2018 OP

It certainly is possible. TexasProgresive Jan 2018 #1

T hx. I poured 2 buckets of hot tub water into slow draining toilet irisblue Jan 2018 #2

You can use RV antifreeze to thaw drains. OilemFirchen Jan 2018 #3

Wasn't frozen pipes. I am the gobsmacked new owner of 40 feet of new sewer pipes irisblue Jan 2018 #4

TexasProgresive

(12,157 posts)

1. It certainly is possible.

Reply to irisblue (Original post)

Tue Jan 2, 2018, 05:17 PM

Jan 2018

Our ground doesn’t really freeze here but sewer lines and traps can. Try pouring boiling water down the drain but don’t burn yourself.

irisblue

(32,969 posts)

2. T hx. I poured 2 buckets of hot tub water into slow draining toilet

Reply to irisblue (Original post)

Tue Jan 2, 2018, 05:19 PM

Jan 2018

Toilet fills, drains slow. I'll pour boiling water down it.

OilemFirchen

(7,143 posts)

3. You can use RV antifreeze to thaw drains.

Reply to irisblue (Original post)

Tue Jan 2, 2018, 05:20 PM

Jan 2018

It's safe to use in the toilet bowl.

Do not use regular antifreeze.

irisblue

(32,969 posts)

4. Wasn't frozen pipes. I am the gobsmacked new owner of 40 feet of new sewer pipes

Reply to irisblue (Original post)

Thu Jan 4, 2018, 08:06 PM

Jan 2018

40 feet.
8 feet deep.
City Code people said ok.
Flush toilet= priceless.

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