Why can't the hot water used for blanching in the kitchen be poured into the drain, and what are the "disadvantages"?
The little things in our lives are often overlooked, such as pouring leftover hot water down the drain while blanching vegetables in the kitchen. This seemingly ordinary behavior can unknowingly pose a potential threat to our home facilities. This article will uncover this little secret that has been overlooked and show you why you can't take these everyday details lightly, because the details determine the quality.
Event Content: From a certain day onwards, the hot water we pour down the drain in the kitchen may no longer be harmless. It turns out that this seemingly ordinary move actually hides some potential problems.
First of all, we have to understand the temperature tolerance of PVC pipes, which is not as strong as we think. When we hit with superheated water over 70°C, PVC pipes may deform or crack. And that's not all, the PVC glue that connects these pipes also has it"Temperature preference"Above 60°C, the glue may melt and cause the connection to be unreliable or even water seepage. In addition, corrugated drains are also a potential problem, as they are prone to deformation and even cracking when heated. This series of questions all stem from some casual small actions in our daily lives.
Event Influence:
This new realization has attracted a lot of attention from readers. Many people have said they didn't realize how small things like this could have such a big impact on home facilities. Some readers expressed their surprise and regret that they often use hot water to flush kitchen drains in their daily lives. In addition, professionals have also expressed their views on this issue, calling for caution when using hot water to avoid potential harm to household facilities.
Social perception: The response from all sectors of society to this issue has also been very positive.
Some environmental groups are calling for more conserved water use and a science-based lifestyle. **The relevant departments also said that they will strengthen the supervision of building materials to ensure the safety of the living environment of citizens. In addition, some companies are also starting to develop building materials that are more resistant to high temperatures to cope with this potential pitfall.
Summary: Through an in-depth analysis of a small behavior in daily life, we found a seemingly inconspicuous but potentially harmful problem. Improper use of hot water may lead to a series of problems such as PVC pipe damage, loose connectors, and water seepage.