Choked drainage can be avoided with our plan
Choked drainage can be avoided with our plan
Do you know what the best way to unblock drainage is? Using a plunger is the most effective and fastest way to solve this common household problem. The whole process of unclogging a blocked drain pipe is pretty simple and straightforward. But you should avoid applying unnecessarily too much force to the plunger when pulsating it up and down. To achieve the desired effect, the drain pipe 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 drainpipe of your tub, sink or toilet. It should be noted here that some bath tubs and sinks have overspill outlets that must be plugged with a sponge or wet towel before using your plunger if this approach is to work.
Instead of using your plunger you can apply commercial products containing chemicals that can dissolve the clog, for instance concentrated drainage cleaner. The chemicals are normally applied only after an unsuccessful attempt to remove the blockage using a 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. Wear proper clothes while dealing with chemicals, remember the strong chemicals can spill 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 both the plunger and chemicals fail to alleviate the clogging problem you have, then you can try unscrewing the nuts on the P-trap with pliers or a pipe wrench to gain access to the pipe. Keep a bucket and towel to deal with the mess that will follow. Use an electrical tape to encircle the jaws of your wrench so that you can get a better grip on the pipes and also maintain their chrome finish without scratching them. Once you have removed the P-trap you can inspect the trap thoroughly for any blockage. If the plunger, the chemical or trap removal does not help, then the blockage could be much deeper in the pipework.
A toilet auger is the best tool for dealing with toilets that are blocked,. With a bathtub or sink, however a drain pipe snake should be used. drainage 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 clog 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. Everything should be sealed properly after the whole process is over, the P-trap and pipes should also be checked for any leaks.
If the drainpipe is still clogged up after all these measures, or if the problem reoccurs chronically, employ a competent plumber or drainage contractor to fix it. Professional plumbers can identify and solve serious problems like aged pipes caving in, tree root invasion, blocked sewer line or soil stack; these should not be attempted by the homeowner as you will not have the right tools to solve the problem.