People living in the apartment may encounter such a problem as a clogged sewer pipe. This problem can cause a lot of trouble, and it is useful for residents of apartments to know how to eliminate blockage.
You will need
- - mini plumbing cable;
- - plunger;
- - household chemicals.
Instruction manual
1
Try to deal with the blockage yourself using the mechanical cleaning method. The use of a plunger is the most reliable of these methods. The plunger is a handheld device that helps troubleshoot this kind of problem. It consists of a handle for holding and a nozzle made of rubber. Firmly press the edges of the plunger to the drain hole in the bathtub or sink, holding the handle, perform up-and-down movements. After this, pour a little hot water - the air stream knocks out debris from the pipe, and the water rinses the pipe, which eliminates the cause of the blockage.
2
Use a plumbing mini cable if you are unable to clear the blockage in the pipe with a plunger. A mini-cable can clean both plastic pipes and metal pipes, which will help to cope with the cause of blockage. There is a handle on one side of the cable, and a brush on the other. Lower the nozzle into the drain, closer to the blockage, turn the brush in the pipe with the handle. The garbage is thus crushed and slides further down the pipe. This tool has an analogue - an electric cable, which is not even necessary to rotate. So you can destroy almost any blockage in the sewer.
3
Use the chemical method of destroying the blockage, if you do not want to turn the cable in a dirty pipe. You can also use a chemical agent to prevent the occurrence of blockages. With the chemical method of removing the blockage, the stuck garbage when exposed to special substances turns into a liquid mass, which gradually flows from the drain pipe into the sewer. Chemical agents for eliminating blockages can be in liquid or powder form. It is very convenient to use a gel blocker. Popular remedies, such as Mr. Muscle, Mole, contain a high concentration of alkali, which will dissolve and loosen the blockage in the sewer pipes.
4
Pour more hot water into the drain hole after applying the product. This will further clean the pipe. All household cleaning products require careful handling, they should not be applied to the surface of plumbing fixtures, such products should not be allowed to come into contact with skin or eyes. When working, use a face shield and gloves.
note
When performing repairs, it is necessary to ensure that the drain pipes are installed correctly. In relation to the riser, the siphon angle must not exceed 90 degrees.
Useful advice
Than constantly to deal with blockages, it is better to warn them. It is necessary to ensure that garbage does not get into the drain - the use of a special metal or plastic mesh will help to partially solve this problem. Such a grid costs almost a penny, and the effect of its use is excellent.
