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My jar of Lye powder just arrived. Has a warning on the label not to allow it to come into contact with Aluminum. Also that its safe on Chrome. Sounds like a win-win.
I filled a sauce jar about 4-5" up (to fully cover the stem) and added a generous amount of lye powder - about 1/2 cup to a cup I'd guess (not a fan of measuring). Stirred using the steerer tube. Stepped back. Within seconds the jar was too hot to touch and the reaction is tremendous - far more than with the drain cleaner. This may not take so long. If I see the top of the steerer resting on the bottom of the jar, I'll know its done.