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Whats the best way to thaw frozen pipes and a frozen drain

 
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What's the best way to thaw frozen pipes and a frozen drain in a bathtub?

 



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Hairdryer for the pipes and salt/hot water poured in the tub for the drain.

Submitted: 842 days and 23 hours ago.
Category: Plumbing
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Expert:  Rick Mather replied842 days and 22 hours ago.


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Rent a pipe thawer from a rental agency

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http://www.pipethaw.com/

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This is how it works

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There may be hidden damage if inside wall cavity

Customer :

Can i use the pipe thawer on the drain too?

Customer :

What exactly does a pipe thawer consist of?

Rick Mather :

Yes any piping it works with current, clamp leads on pipe on each end of frozen area

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But the pipes are behind the wall and we can't get to them. What do we do in that situation?

Customer :

Is waiting until the weather warms up (in two days) and hoping for the best (that the pipes haven't cracked) be an option??

Rick Mather :

Well if your not home it could lead to flooding

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open walls up must likely there damage with splits in them

 
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