We have an outlet pipe from the bath and sink that have very little angle to them and keep blocking up. Nothing seems to completely cure it and we will replace them ASAP.
But in the mean time we have used several commercially available unblockers and used caustic soda in every possble strength combination and in conjunction with a plunger.
Now out of ideas!
Has anybody got any other ideas to keep it clear until we can replace it next year?
"Natural" remedies IF possible, although dynamite and flame throwers MAY soon be considered : -)
Many thanks
Gary
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2006-10-10 00:14:58 · 12 answers · asked by www.myspace.com/garykennon 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Cillit Bang drain cleaner...use 1/2 a bottle, leave for twice the suggested time & then run warm water down for 5 mins.
OR bicarb (1 cup), then 1/2 pint of vinegar...stand back it can be very volatile.
You could also get a hair trap for the plughole.
2006-10-10 00:23:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has probable have been given clogged up with hair and cleansing soap scum. the following day, bypass on your community huge food market and purchase a bag of soda crystals (washing powder aisle) and a small bottle of white vinegar. Tip a million/2 the bag of crystals down the drain (maximum will finally end up in a pile in the bathe tray), then pour over the plug hollow the bottle of white vinegar. bypass away to soak for some million/2 an hour and then pour a kettle of boiling water by to soften the crystals. Turning your bathe to the main well liked putting will additionally artwork. as quickly as the crystals are melted and characteristic long previous down the drain, that's going to bypass extra beneficial. this methodology will value approximately £2. you should purchase specific drain cleaners in the food market for £4 - £5.
2016-12-26 14:57:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem a couple of years ago,and got a gadget
from QVC,a plunger with a can of compressed air attached,which
was good for 20 shots,you place the plunger over plug hole,cover
it with about 3 inches of water,block the overflow with a cloth and
press the button,mine only took 1 shot,never had the problem since.
2006-10-10 00:24:23 · answer #3 · answered by rockdodger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe try a Pango (thats what they call them here). Its a small gun that you pump up with air, block the waste outlets and fire it down the plug hole. The blast of air pushes the blockage through. Other than that have you tried putting bicarbonate of soda down the plug then pour vinegar on top followed by boiling water - it fizzes like mad but clear the pipes.
2006-10-10 00:19:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hydrochloric acid (spirit of salts) is very effective. Pour it direcly down the drain and leave for about an hour. Beware of fumes!
2006-10-10 02:20:34 · answer #5 · answered by Alex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some of that Mr Muscle drain unblocker, good stuff that
2006-10-10 00:18:13 · answer #6 · answered by OriginalBubble 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be hair that blocks it use flexible wire with Small hook on the end and fish down the drain
2006-10-10 00:30:09 · answer #7 · answered by green man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
caustic soda has always worked for me, but seeing as you have tried this i would go to a hardware shop and buy some brick cleaning acid (that is what my step dad used on his) but bewarned it is strong stuff and needs to be rinsed through well after use.
2006-10-10 00:19:22 · answer #8 · answered by Tracy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet may be to make certain the chemicals are out of the line and use a plumber's snake
2006-10-10 00:24:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try mr muscle sink and drain unblocker thats ment 2 be good
2006-10-10 00:22:44 · answer #10 · answered by mummy to 3 miracles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋