Send Away congested drains with this programme
Send Away congested drains with this programme
How would you handle a plugged drainpipe in your toilet? – Keep a plunger handy for such emergency situations. The process is pretty straightforward to apply. But the last thing you want to do is be too aggressive and pulse to quickly. For the best results you should place the head of the plunger over the drainage, smoothly push down and bring up again quickly creating and even suction in the drains pipes pipe. Hopefully the suction of the upwards movement of the drainage plunger will pull what ever is stuck in your drainpipe back up into the bathroom toilet, tub or sink. Some tubs and sinks have an overflow outlet; remember to plug this outlet with the help of a wet towel or sponge before using the plunger.
You can also use chemical cleaners you can buy in the shops to unclog your drainage, these uses certain chemicals to open up the blockage in the drainage. But it would only be recommended to resort to using chemicals after you have tried fixing the problem with a drains plunger. Let the chemicals stay in the drain pipe for some time and then wash them out with hot water, do this slowly to ensure that the water is flowing away. As a precaution you should wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty or corrosive chemicals on. 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. Also remember to read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully so that you do not create new problems.
Another thing that you can do, if the plunger doesnt remove the blockage, is to use the pliers and pipe wrench to open the nuts that hold the P-trap in place. This will create quite a mess so be ready with a towel and pail. Chrome plated fittings can be protected from scratches by taping up the teeth of the pliers or wrench; that should also give you a firmer grip on the nuts of the trap. You will be able to check the drains pipes P-trap for any stoppages in the pipe opening after you remove it. 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 pipework.
A toilet auger is the best tool for dealing with toilets that are blocked,. However a plumbers drain pipe snake is more suitable for bath tub or kitchen sink waste pipes. drainpipe snakes are manufactured to be able to access the far side of your pipes as narrow as they may be. A plumbers drain snake has an adjustable handle which is used to make a drill into the clog, it then becomes easy to remove the obstruction by pulling it upwards. Once the obstruction is out, reconnect the P-trap and run hot water through the drain to confirm that it is clear. Ensure that all the joints and the P-trap are firmly sealed and that there is no leakage anywhere.
If all the above enlisted methods fail to unclog your bathroom drain pipe, then you should call a professional drainage contractor. If the blockage is stuck in the soil stack or the sewer service pipe has broken either due to age or because of natural causes, then you can do nothing much expect for relying on the professional drainage company to solve your problem.