Advanced Mortar Remover for Professionals
Have you hired a contractor? Croc-Crete® is a concrete and mortar remover that solves a common problem on construction sites. Unfortunately, cement and mortar sometimes finds its way into pipes and drains during construction. This leads to expensive, and complicated repairs and rework, delays, and missed deadlines.
Croc Crete® was created to be used by professionals and is an efficient, and economical solution to this costly problem. Croc-Crete® removes concrete from drains and pipes by fighting the problem at its core. It attacks concrete by breaking it down to loose aggregate and sand. Contractors are then able to clear the blockage with ease.
Removing a Concrete Blockage from Pipes
Concrete blockages happen frequently in construction and remodeling projects. There are two ways to fix these problems. One is expensive and complicated, while the other uses a cutting-edge concrete dissolver for pipes to attack blockages in an efficient, and non destructive manner. If you are a contractor looking to remove a concrete blockage, Croc-Crete® is a simple, effective, and economical solution.
The Advantage of Croc-Crete® Concrete Dissolver for Contractors and Professionals
Molecular Breakthrough
Advanced formula dissolves concrete at its core, allowing pipes to be cleared of most types of concrete and concrete variants.
Hidden Blockage Buster
As a bonus, Croc-Crete can help dissolve buildup in pipes, saving you from costly replacements.
Pipe-Friendly Solution
Preserves pipes’ integrity, suitable for most pipes.
Eco-Friendly & Cost-Effective
Experience the breakthrough and start using Croc-Crete over traditional methods.
Pro-Grade Confidence
Efficient and safe for most pipes to give the pros peace of mind. This provides an alternate option over traditional methods of addressing concrete filled pipes.
Traditional Method
The traditional approach to addressing concrete in the pipes and p-traps has been to cut out and replace the pipes and p-traps containing the cement by using jackhammers, diamond saws, and a lot of manpower.
This is a huge amount of work but it gets worse…there is much more to this than meets the eye…here is why…To replace the concrete filled pipes with new ones requires the building structure to be cut open to access and replace the pipe containing the concrete. Cutting floors and walls to replace piping is very inefficient, complicated, dirty, risky, labor intensive, time consuming, and expensive, and it that wasn’t bad enough, removing and replacing pipes requires permits to be pulled with the city, and a city inspector to be scheduled to inspect work at each phase of the rebuild.
Scheduling and coordinating with several different contractor trades is a time-wasting nightmare and it's required to rebuild and replace the flooring, carpentry, paint, etc., that was destroyed in the process of gaining access to replace the concrete-filled pipe.
In the past, the pipe replacement nightmare was the only option, but now we have a new option…which is Croc-Crete…which is quite refreshing because, with Croc-Crete®, professionals can remove the concrete directly from the pipe quickly and efficiently without all the carnage that is incurred with the traditional method of pipe replacement.
Croc Crete®: The Best Concrete Dissolver
Croc-Crete® is a concrete remover, for use by professionals, that combats the blockage at its source. It’s a powerful solution that converts concrete back to loose sand and aggregate which can be easily removed. Workers are able to use much less destructive methods: there’s no need to destroy pipes and drains. Say goodbye to jackhammers, diamond saws, and all the hardships of traditional pipe replacement! This effective solution literally saves thousands of dollars in repairs when compared to the traditional approach. Croc-Crete® results in concrete removed with no major hassle.
Caution:
Croc Crete® is engineered for professional use only. It is not intended for use by homeowners. If you’re a homeowner, then please contact a professional to handle this product, as it can be dangerous if misused.
Determine the amount of Croc-Crete® required to dissolve the blockage by using our detailed instructions. Inspect the blockage. If the blockage is not a solid slug, a pushrod and testball may be needed. It’s important to note that concrete mixtures that contain special polymers or epoxy may be resistant to Croc-Crete®. These products will reduce its effectiveness.
Be sure to review our Safety Data Sheet and prepare the work area. The data sheet is available by scanning the QR code on the side of the Croc-Crete container. Verify that the proper safety equipment is available. Also, double-check the ventilation to make sure it’s up-to-par before applying Croc-Crete. Protect all surfaces around the area using plastic and painter’s tape. Fill two buckets up with water and put a couple of lbs of baking soda into one and mix it. This will be the bucket that contains the neutralizer in case some of the Croc-Crete were to spill onto a surface and needs to be removed and neutralized. Next, fill the sprayer with baking soda water from the bucket to have as well. Put a couple of shop towels into the baking soda water, so they are saturated and ready to use in the event of a spill. Place the bucket filled with baking soda water next to the drain to be worked on. Place the bucket of pure tap water next to the work area and saturate a couple of towels and leave them in the bucket containing tap water in case they are needed. In the event Croc-Crete comes in contact with skin or eyes follow the hazmat data sheet recommendations for contact with strong acids.
Wearing all the appropriate safety gear (gloves, face shield, organic acid respirator) and proper ventilation, apply Croc-Crete® to the affected area by pouring it very slowly into the pipe, or conduit a little at a time to allow for foaming that may occur. Once the foaming has subsided, add a little more Croc-Crete until the concrete deposit is completely submerged by a couple of inches of concrete. Leave it in contact with the concrete slug for up to 48 hours. Using the hand snake, agitate the affected area every 24 hours. After the allotted time has elapsed, remove the liquid solution and reapply. Read our instruction sheet for ways to expedite the process. This sheet is provided when purchasing Croc-Crete®.
Inspect the concrete blockage between treatments to gauge the progress of Croc-Crete®. The Portland cement will dissolve, leaving only aggregate. Remove the loose aggregate using a sewer machine, hydrojet system, or wet/dry vacuum.
How much concrete remover chemical do I need to clear a blockage?
Most applications take anywhere from 1 to 2.5 gallons of Croc-Crete® to clear concrete. The exact amount depends on the severity of the blockage, cement composition, amount of cement, the type of blockage and the plumbing system layout. Determine the severity of the blockage by using a sewer camera and performing flow tests. Contractors may always contact us for an instructional guide to decide how much Croc-Crete® is required to clear a blockage.
How Does Croc-Crete® Work?
Croc-Crete® combats concrete at its source by dissolving the Portland cement binding agent. This makes it easy to remove the remaining loose sand and aggregate by using methods like wet-vacuum, snaking, and hydro-jetting. Concrete is transformed into its base elements after coming into contact with this powerful concrete remover chemical. Over time, it will be reduced to just sand and gravel.