Tips to solve that congested waste pipes problem
Tips to solve that congested waste pipes problem
What are some of the best remedies to open clogged drains pipes of your bathroom? The typical plunger is easiest and speediest solution. What’s involved is very clear, cover the drainage with the plunger and push. But the last thing you want to do is be too aggressive and pulse to quickly. Ideally the plunger’s bell shaped head should be used to cover the drain pipe fully, you can then push the plunger down and then pull it up again to create suction in a slow rhythmical manner. Hopefully the suction of the upwards movement of the drains pipes plunger will pull what ever is stuck in your drainage 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.
Instead of using your plunger you can apply commercial products containing chemicals that can dissolve the blockage, for instance concentrated waste pipes cleaner. But it would only be recommended to resort to using chemicals after you have tried fixing the problem with a drains pipes plunger. Run the chemical into the drainpipe and allow it to work for about 30 minutes before flushing the drain pipe with hot water. Wear proper clothes while dealing with chemicals, remember the strong chemicals can spill on your clothes and spoil them so be careful with that. Eye protection is not a bad idea either if you plan on plunging again in case there is any residual back splash of chemical laden water. The chemical product comes with specific manufacturer’s instructions; it is important to read and follow them carefully.
The next thing you can attempt to use if your plunger is ineffective is to loosen the nuts holding the P-trap in place with pliers or a pipe wrench. 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. You will be able to check the drains pipes P-trap for any blockages in the pipe opening after you remove it. If the plunger, the chemical or trap removal does not help, then the blockage could be much deeper in the pipework.
A deep blockage in the toilet can be loosened by a toilet auger. However a plumbers drain snake is more suitable for bath tub or kitchen sink drains. drainpipe snakes are manufactured to be able to access the far side of your pipes as narrow as they may be. By twisting the adjustable handle to drill into the clog, you then pull the obstruction up and out of your drain pipe. The P-trap should be reconnected once the obstruction is cleared, slowly flush the drain with hot water to confirm that there is no obstruction and that there are no leaks. Finally, you should double check that everything is sealed properly, tightly screwed into place and make sure that the P-trap does not have any 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 homeowner to do by themselves, you should then call in a company with no call out fee like Dynorod.