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mkomaha t1_j2flh5m wrote

Reply to comment by fubo in [ELI5] Why do plumbers hate Drano? by kalesalaad5

Yeah confirmation bias is a hell of a thing.

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H4zardousMoose t1_j2fmsd9 wrote

I'd put it more akin to a survivor bias. The issue stems not from them only looking for evidence supporting their opinion, but them not encountering a fair sample. They only see the drain cleaner "survivors", never those that got unclogged.

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fubo t1_j2fm8dx wrote

It's not confirmation bias. They literally do have to deal with a drain full of concentrated flesh-eating chemicals.

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alpacabowlkehd t1_j2fprq7 wrote

You’re probably not gonna get any on you if you use a snake like most plumbers would for a severe clog

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legendofthegreendude t1_j2fx3n7 wrote

Ya but that stuff will eat away at snakes. Not to mention that it still splashes and can get on you fairly easily

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