Hints to figure out that clogged sewers problem
Hints to figure out that clogged sewers problem
How would you handle a blocked drain in your toilet? – Keep a plunger handy for such emergency situations. The process is pretty straightforward to apply. What you don’t want to do however is to vigorously pump up and down like a jack hammer. 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. In theory the suction created by pulling up quickly will dislodge the material that is clogging your bathtub, toilet or sink. 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.
Chemical unblocking agents can also be used to dislodge or dissolve clogged matter. 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 drain pipe and allow it to work for about 30 minutes before flushing the drain with hot water. 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. Make sure to follow the supplier’s guide so that you won’t come across any 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. 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.
If you are trying to unclog your toilet you can use a toilet auger. If you are attempting to clean the drainage of your tub or sink, you should use a drainage snake. Plumbers drainpipe snakes have been specifically designed to enter deep into the narrow pipe work. Once you have pushed deep enough, rotate the handle to screw and hook into the blockage and slowly draw it out, this should pull the blockage with it. When you are sure that all the clogging material is cleared, replace the P-trap and test the drain with hot water. 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.