The acid has a distinctive pungent smell and is highly corrosive.
Muriatic acid uses plumbing.
Muriatic acid is partially diluted hydrochloric acid.
You ll want to dilute it and that could be hazardous.
Used incorrectly and left too long in the plumbing this highly corrosive acid will erode metal pipes and valves leading to premature plumbing failure after repetitive use.
The chemical comes handy for cleaning clogged drain pipes.
Muriatic acid is a solution of hydrochloric acid hcl in water.
Consequently muriatic acid should only be used as a last resort when other methods fail to dislodge drain blockages.
When the toilet bowl gets too dirty regular cleaning products such as detergent cannot get rid of the stains as easily as hydrochloric acid.
Strong commercial drain cleaners may contain an acid but it s usually sulfuric acid which dissolves organic matter better than hcl.
Muriatic acid may not hurt pvc or other drain lines but it is much too aggressive for monthly maintenance and it is potentially dangerous to use if not careful.
However it is important not to forget that muriatic acid should only be used as a last resort when alternative methods fail.
If you gas yourself using this stuff it s not my fault.
For monthly or annual maintenance to the pipes please stick to the safe solution of the rid x treatment.
It can cause serious burns to you and the fumes are horrible.
After the 10 minutes have elapsed turn on the cold faucet and let the water run down the drain.
Though degree of dilution will vary depending on the job the general formula is one part muriatic acid to 10 parts water.
Muriatic acid has many commercial uses in addition to household uses.
The acid reacts with other chemicals to remove stains and contaminants.
When making a dilution slowly and.
Muriatic acid must be diluted in water.
During this time the acid will work on the clog heating it up and breaking it up as promised.
