Break Up clogged up waste pipes with this project
Break Up clogged up waste pipes with this project
What can you do if you are stuck with a clogged up drainpipe? Well the easiest way to unclog your bathroom drain pipe is to use a waste pipes plunger. The entire process of opening clogged drain pipe with a plunger is simple and straightforward. But don’t just shove the plunger into the drain and start pumping it violently, you could make matters much worse. To achieve the desired effect, the drainpipe should be totally covered with the head of the plunger and then the bell-shaped rubber must be pressed down slowly; next the handle should be pulled up fast and with good enough force to produce an effective suction. The suction created with the upward movement will pull back the blockage that is stuck in the drainage of your tub, sink or toilet. It should be noted here that some bath tubs and sinks have overflow outlets that must be plugged with a sponge or wet towel before using your plunger if this approach is to work.
An alternative for plunger is a chemical drainage clearance product, one that uses corrosive chemical to unclog the blockage of the drainpipe. First attempt to clear the drain pipe with a plunger, only then should you try the chemical solutions as they can be hazardous for the novice. Leave the chemical for a few minutes so that it loosens the blockage, and then use hot water to rinse out the drain pipe, taking care not to splash yourself. During the cleaning process, chemicals and dirt may spill over your clothes, therefore as a precaution wear old clothes. Putting on eye cover will be a good idea if you intend to plunge again and prevent the splattering of left over chemicals into your eye. Just be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions to avoid any unnecessary issues.
If the plunger still doesn’t make any difference after the chemical treatment you could use pliers or a pipe wrench to loosen the P-trap nuts. Removing the drainpipe trap can release a sudden rush of waste water, so keep a mop and pail handy, put a bucket underneath the p-trap before you disconnect it. If you don’t want to damage the chrome finish of your pipes and also to get a better grip on the pipe, you can wrap the jaws of your wrench with electrical tape. Once you have removed the P-trap you can inspect the trap thoroughly for any blockage. Unfortunately if you can’t find anything, the problem probably runs a lot deeper and could be anywhere between the trap and the soil stack.
If you are trying to unclog your toilet you can use a toilet auger. If the problem lies in your tub or sink, a plumbers drain pipe snake will come in handy. drain pipe snakes are designed to reach deep down into the far reaches of your narrow pipes. A plumbers drain pipe snake has an adjustable handle which is used to make a drill into the blockage, it then becomes easy to remove the obstruction by pulling it upwards. When you are sure that all the clogging material is cleared, replace the P-trap and test the drainpipe with hot water. Make sure that everything is tight and sealed properly and test the P-trap for leaks.
If all these methods fail then you need to call in a professional plumber. It is possible that (due to acts of nature or general wear and tear) clogs in the soil stack or sewer service by vegetation or collapsed pipes will be too big a job and too specialised for the householder to do by themselves, you should then call in a company with no call out fee like Dynorod.