Alan from Exton, Pa writes
Obviously there should be standing water in the drain traps - will the gel penetrate the water and continue down the drain or is this meant to only treat the first few inches after the drain itself. Gravity and water pressure move the water through the pipes but how would this makes its way past a p-trap or the like. Thanks!
InVade Bio Drain is a thick gel that slowly coats the inside of pipes as it is applied. The micro-organisms in the drain gel naturally break down the organic buildup inside the treated drains. This is why you want to wait as long as possible before using treated drains, so you are allowing the product to work before it is washed away. Once the drain is used, then some of the gel may remain in other parts of the pipe and continue to work if there is buildup in the pipes. If you are using the recommended 4 oz of drain gel per use, then this would not be enough product to move the water out of the p-trap.
Answer last updated on: 09/21/2018
