How to remove cement mortar from a pipe?
Despite popular belief, concrete can become stuck in drains and cause backups. Although this isn’t the most typical obstruction we see when we check downspouts, it happens frequently enough that we have to offer our customers solutions for it.
I don’t understand how this concrete ever ended up there.
Due to a lack of adherence to correct concrete removal techniques, contractors often just flush the extra concrete down the drain once tiling a bathroom is complete. The mortar (grout) and concrete are poured into the tub or down the toilet. You discover your sewer lines are jammed after the foreman vanishes after the tiling job is finished.
Severe clogs can be caused by a concrete blockage in a pipe.
Now that you know concrete can be found in pipes, the next question is how to remove it.
How to remove cement mortar from a pipe? Various approaches to unclogging pipes
In cases when the concrete has not fully solidified, plumbers may have success in removing it with a high-pressure water jet. Unfortunately, this tactic might not work if the concrete has already solidified.
Using a mechanical eel or auger is another method that can assist in breaking up small layers of solidified concrete. But greater quantities of concrete can be too tough to crack. Furthermore, the PVC pipe could be broken due to the cutting head’s uncontrolled spin.
The use of a robotic pipe cutter makes short work of cleaning or drilling through even the most stubborn concrete impurities.
Without digging, a robotic pipe cutter can reach damaged areas from a central location. An articulated arm and a drill head equipped with a built-in camera make up the robot’s toolkit.
The precision operation is made possible by the attached camera, which shows us the amount of concrete (or other obstacles) that are present.
The risk of damaging the pipe from moving too fast is one of the disadvantages of this technology. Some people also think the robot wasn’t strong enough to handle extremely thick concrete. Customers who have already tried the aforementioned solutions frequently contact us after hearing that BETOFF liquid is the best option. As a result of their frequent usage and recommendations, many plumbers are already familiar with our product.
A solution for cleaning PVC pipes of cement mortar
Machines, tools, and even PVC pipes may be cleaned with our revolutionary solvent that dissolves dried concrete. The process is as simple as pouring the concentrate into the pipe, waiting two to three hours, and then running a lot of water through it. A great deal of evidence points to the efficacy of the drink. Many European companies regard our liquids to be the best. Owners of construction firms, firms that rent out construction equipment, and plumbing companies all make use of them.
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