He was unclogging a drain and in seconds his hand started melting, posting this to warn all the plumbers out there to always ask your customer if they put any drain cleaning products down the drain before snaking anything.
Plumbers have been hit by strike and other sulfuric acid products as well as heavy bases. No fun. Always assume the customer used chemical. Bring litmus strips and baking soda to neutralize acids
Always wear rubber gloves under leather gloves and eye protection....
Most customers will lie to your face and swear that they have not used anything as there is a couple of bottles in the top of the trash
Plumbers have been hit by strike and other sulfuric acid products as well as heavy bases. No fun. Always assume the customer used chemical. Bring litmus strips and baking soda to neutralize acids
Always wear rubber gloves under leather gloves and eye protection....
Most customers will lie to your face and swear that they have not used anything as there is a couple of bottles in the top of the trash