Are baking soda and vinegar bad for a sink drain?

• <div><p>Baking soda and vinegar is a great solution for cleaning your sink drain; in fact, it’s our preferred method. Here’s <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-unclog-drain-with-baking-soda.htm">how to unclog your drain with baking soda</a> and vinegar: Pour in a half cup of baking soda, then 1 cup of white vinegar, and let the two bubble for 15 minutes. Then rinse out with boiling water. This method is much safer than using a chemical drain cleaner gel.</p></div>

What size pipe do I need to plumb a bathroom?

• <div><p>You’ll need two sizes of pipe to plumb a bathroom. You’ll use a 1/2-inch pressure pipe for your supply lines that run from the fixture to the larger 3/4-inch supply lines that run through the house. For drain lines, you’ll need a 3-inch PVC pipe for your toilet, a 2-inch PVC pipe for stand-alone showers, and a 1 1/2-inch pipe for a shower/tub combo and the bathroom sink. Each fixture’s drain will run to the 3-inch main drain that runs through the house.</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2023
Very friendly and efficient customer service and a wonderful product! We absolutely LOVE our new showers installed by Mad City. They even fixed two problems with the plumbing that were preexisting, with no extra charge! We highly recommend!!!
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in January 2019
Very prompt and professional service. Very knowledgeable and competent plumber. The plumber even located another unknown leak and repaired it. Would highly recommend Advanced Plumbing Systems.
Advanced Plumbing Systems
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Reviewed in March 2017
As always, the plumbers are the best - all work is done professionally and timely. These guys are easy to work with and have around. I have used this company for at least 30 years - no complaints ever.
Niebuhr Plumbing & Heating Co Inc
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Reviewed in October 2015
Went fairly smoothly. Plumber was late and didn't call. Hard to get a hold of. Tiler was fantastic would recommend to family and friends.
CARPET ONE
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Reviewed in October 2015
I called Maxwell White randomly after the repairs my usual plumber did fell apart. The Maxwell White plumber was fast, friendly, and smart. He explained, in language I could understand, what was wrong and how and why it should be repaired. Highly recommended.
Maxwell-White Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in July 2013
He was prompt. He installed the faucets. He told us to contact him with any problems. We've hired him in the past and will hire him for any future plumbing needs.
Crandall Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in May 2013
I called Able plumbing because our septic tank was running over. I suspected the pump was bad & Able confirmed that. They installed a new pump, then tried to pump the tank out & it would not pump out. They suspected the pipe was frozen & said I should have the tank pumped out & they would return...
Able Plumbing
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Reviewed in December 2012
All work was of excellent quality including plumbing, electrical, tile work, and wood work.
Bettesworth Concrete LLC
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Reviewed in December 2012
We always call Bernie Buchner. They are our "go to" plumber. We had water backing up in our basement near the drain. We called them and they came the same morning. They only required about half an hour. Their price was quite satisfactory, comparing them to other plumbers. We find the...
Bernie Buchner Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2012
This was the fourth time I've called this company since June 1. We bought an older home that had been vacant for a while and had a number of subsequent plumbing problems. They installed a new kitchen faucet, roto-rooted several of the plumbing lines, and found and fixed leaks that were...
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LIPINSKI Plumbing HVAC Company

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Since 1993 we have been specializing in plumbing, heating, and cooling services-- installs, repairs, maintenance, and more! Septic systems, water wells-pumps, drain cleaning+camera services, kitchen-bathroom or whole house remodeling gas piping, radon removal systems, new construction, water softener - iron removal. Just ask! We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all of the services we offer below and call -- or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

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I am your versatile handywoman with many skills in home renovation. Some of my specialties include: Insulation Installing/repairing drywall Mudding/taping Interior/exterior painting & staining Trim work Flooring Tiling Power washing Siding Cleaning/organizing Odd jobs And more!

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Plumbing Handymen questions, answered by experts

Pipefitting is a more specialized profession, and pipefitters work with complex systems and low- and high-pressure pipes, so it can be considered harder than plumbing. Though each profession comes with its challenges, the nature of pipefitting requires working with heavier materials in fast-paced and dangerous environments, which can be more challenging than working on residential and commercial plumbing systems.

Baking soda and vinegar is a great solution for cleaning your sink drain; in fact, it’s our preferred method. Here’s how to unclog your drain with baking soda and vinegar: Pour in a half cup of baking soda, then 1 cup of white vinegar, and let the two bubble for 15 minutes. Then rinse out with boiling water. This method is much safer than using a chemical drain cleaner gel.

If your toilet won’t stop running, you might have a bad fill valve. This may be the case if the valve has calcium or debris buildup, is cracked, or shows visible signs of wear and tear. A bad fill valve may also be the culprit if you’ve already checked the flapper and chain and adjusted the fill height to no avail.

You’ll need two sizes of pipe to plumb a bathroom. You’ll use a 1/2-inch pressure pipe for your supply lines that run from the fixture to the larger 3/4-inch supply lines that run through the house. For drain lines, you’ll need a 3-inch PVC pipe for your toilet, a 2-inch PVC pipe for stand-alone showers, and a 1 1/2-inch pipe for a shower/tub combo and the bathroom sink. Each fixture’s drain will run to the 3-inch main drain that runs through the house.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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