Congested waste pipes can be banished
Congested waste pipes can be banished
What can you do if you are stuck with a clogged drainpipe? Well the easiest way to unblock your bathroom drainage is to use a waste pipes plunger. The entire process of opening stopped drainage with a plunger is simple and straightforward. What you don’t want to do however is to vigorously pump up and down like a jack hammer. Place the cup of the plunger exactly over the drain pipe and push it downwards and upwards with short sharp movements that generate suction within the drain pipe and pipe. In theory the suction created by pulling up quickly will dislodge the material that is clogging your bathtub, toilet or sink. Some tubs and sinks have an overspill outlet; remember to plug this outlet with the help of a wet towel or sponge before using the plunger.
Instead of using your plunger you can apply commercial products containing chemicals that can dissolve the blockage, for instance concentrated drains cleaner. The chemicals are normally applied only after an unsuccessful attempt to remove the clog using a plunger. Leave the chemical for a few minutes so that it loosens the blockage, and then use hot water to rinse out the drain, taking care not to splash yourself. Wear proper clothes while dealing with chemicals, remember the strong chemicals can fall on your clothes and spoil them so be careful with that. After chemical flushing, you may try the plunger again – this can cause the chemical/water mix to splash back on you – eye guards are highly advisable here. To avoid unwarranted issues from creeping up, follow the manufacturers instructions ardently.
If the plunger does not work, try detaching the drain pipe trap by removing the bolts with suitable tools. This will create quite a mess so be ready with a towel and pail. In order to avoid scratching the chrome surface of your pipes while at the same time getting a tight hold up them, you can cover the metal jaws of your wrench with electrical tape. Once you have removed the P-trap you can inspect the trap thoroughly for any blockage. If, however you cannot find any solid materials the problem is probably harder to get to, between the trap and the soil stack deep in the drains pipes pipework.
If you are trying to unclog your toilet you can use a toilet auger. However a plumbers drainage snake is more suitable for bath tub or kitchen sink drains pipes. drainpipe snakes are designed to reach deep down into the far reaches of your narrow pipes. With the help of the adjustable handle, you can literally drill into the blockage and pull out the blockage from the drainpipe. After you have successfully removed the the blockage you should put the P-trap back into place and check if water can flow through freely. Ensure that all the joints and the P-trap are firmly sealed and that there is no leakage anywhere.
You need to take professional drainage clearance help in case you are unable to unclog the drainpipe by any of these methods. You will need to call a professional plumber or waste pipes service when the clog is in the sewer or soil track or when it is due to tree roots, or when the pipe has collapsed due to some reason.