r/maybemaybemaybe 4d ago

maybe maybe maybe

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u/zoiks66 3d ago

The EPA forced the maker of The Works to change the formula a few years ago, so you’ll also need a time travel machine for this to currently work.

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u/Mobile-Ostrich7614 3d ago

It doesn’t matter the type of drain cleaner I believe it just needs hydrochloric acid in it.

Edit: muriatic acid (pool acid) is 30% hydrochloric acid.

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u/-MtnsAreCalling- 3d ago

Sodium hydroxide (e.g. Drano) works even better than acids.

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u/Mobile-Ostrich7614 3d ago

That’s probably what it is then maybe I had it wrong

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u/Humble_Survey_757 3d ago

No definitely was The Works. I've made hundreds of them but they did change the formula so it doesn't work. We used to call em Works bombs.

But yeah now you just look for anything with muriatic acid 30% or more

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u/Jolly_Me_Roger 3d ago

had to do 100 hours community service for making these... D: tbf it was weeks after 9-11

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u/HomeFade 3d ago

Was always Drano around here