Ironfishmonger t1_j2fvwi3 wrote on December 31, 2022 at 11:46 PM Reply to comment by Peace_Hopeful in [ELI5] Why do plumbers hate Drano? by kalesalaad5 Sodium Hydroxide gives off a lot of heat when dissolved in water. By giving it a head start with pre-boiled water you risk it splattering and that stuff does not like human skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Permalink Parent 1
Ironfishmonger t1_j2fvwi3 wrote
Reply to comment by Peace_Hopeful in [ELI5] Why do plumbers hate Drano? by kalesalaad5
Sodium Hydroxide gives off a lot of heat when dissolved in water. By giving it a head start with pre-boiled water you risk it splattering and that stuff does not like human skin, eyes and mucous membranes.