Is it possible to pour boiling water down the sink? Remember once and for all – Lifestyle

The habit of pouring boiling water down the sink is fraught with irreparable damage to the plumbing system, a construction expert told NEWS.ru Fedor Vasilievreports Sports.kz.

He noted that some of its elements are made of plastic materials that do not withstand high temperatures.

“Boiling water dissolves fat deposits well, but causes irreparable damage to the water supply. Some of its elements are made of plastic materials that cannot withstand high temperatures. Siphon, pipes, fittings are often made of PVC, which softens when exposed to heat above 60 degrees and does not return to its original shape. Cold water causes the material to shrink and leads to repeated deformation,” Vasiliev added.

According to him, frequent temperature changes lead to the formation of cracks, accelerating wear and bringing pipe replacement closer….