How To Clean Out Old Galvanized Pipes

You should be prepared to replace the pipe not long after the rust appears.

How to clean out old galvanized pipes. A chemical pipe cleaner is the only way to wash out the rust but it can also wear away at the weakened pipe. Always use two wrenches on joints that are difficult to unscrew. In this video well be cutting out a rotted waste nipple and remove old galvanized pipe.

Your best option would be to call at least 3 qualified plumbers to get bids on replacing this galvanized piping with PEX PVC as approved for use in your area or copper. Unsolder the tee connector and then remove the galvanized pipe and replace one or both as necessary does require a medium skillset or 2. When the galvanized pipes begin to rust it really is the beginning of the end.

First place a pail underneath of your sink trap and remove the cleanout plug and the washer. When the drilling gets too easy youre at the end of the clogged pipe. For example use a short length of clean pipe with one end connected to the end of the hose and the other end coupled to the end of the pipe youre cleaning.

You open up the doors to take a closer look and you notice a rust stain running down from where the waste pipe exits the cabinet. Cleaning with these products consisted of applying and removing the product to the galvanized surface in accordance with the manufacturers instructions rinsing with water and then drying. You can use a simple suction cup to unclog your pipe.

Eventually those old galvanized water pipes will have to be replaced. Rust can quickly clog a galvanized pipe. The build up could also be a result of a crack in the piping.

Cheryl A on Nov 22 2018. As paperfist said cut out the tee connector and galvanized pipe and sharkbite it back together probably easiest and requires the least skillset. Many products were tested and most of them worked very well at removing the contaminants without affecting the finish of the coating.