Caulking in shower pipe

[Deedee]

The Workman repairing the tile in my shower put caulking down the drain. It solidified in the PVC pipe and the shower will not drain. Is there a way to dissolve the blockage without harming the PVC?

 

[jeffmattero76]

To be clear, is it caulk, or is it grout? It's hard to imagine how or why enough caulk could be dumped into a drain.

 

[havasu]

That is my question as well. Either way, DO NOT use any caustic chemicals. Call a professional in and see if they can remove the blockage without harming your PVC or ABS drain lines.

 

[Deedee]

To be clear, is it caulk, or is it grout? It's hard to imagine how or why enough caulk could be dumped into a drain.

 

[Deedee]

Now that you mentioned it, I'm sure it's probably grout. Thank you!

 

[jeffmattero76]

Not an expert, but I would probably try calling a professional sewer snaking company. Their snakes have cutter ends (for tree roots, etc) which might be able to cut through the grout.

I think a strong acid might soften the grout, but it might also damage or destroy your pipe.

 

[wood4d]

i have had to cut out traps plugged with grout