DIY fix it advice for common problem

Blockages

Blocked sink, water not emptying
First, clear the blockage. If it doesn't work put the plug into the plug hole and place a bucket under the pipe. Carefully unscrew it and make sure that the bucket is being place below to catch any water. Thoroughly rinse the pipe and if it seems clear, use a piece of stiff wire from future blockage of the pipe.

Fix the pipe back below the sink let the water run away. Pour boiling water down and washing up liquid down the plug to ensure that it is fully clear.

Bath filling with water whilst showering
This will mean that your waste pipe is blocked with hair and scum. If the hair is visible remove the pipe to clear the plug hole or you can use a piece of wire.

Blocked Drain
Outside your property check the manhole it may be heavy to lift so take care but if it clear then the blockage is further along so check the next man hole. If this is a private drain then it is householders responsibility to clean it up but if your house is in a row of houses then the problem could be shared with your neighbors who add waste to cause the blockage.

Once you know the location, first get a hose and pole it into the end of the drain and turn the water on full to see if the water pressure will change the blockage and if it doesn't work then try to push the hose down the drain from the full manhole but make sure that you feed the hose down well before switching on the water.

If the DIY method won't work then you can use a set of drain rods which you can hire from a DIY shop. These can help to clear any blockage but make sure you turn the rods in a clockwise direction that will stop loosening. But if you still unable to clear the drains yourself, then you should hire drain cleaners in the yellow pages.

Blocked Toilet
If your toilet is not flushing properly you should be able to clear it up with a large rubber plunger. What you should do is to fit the plunger over the outlet at the bottom of the toilet pan and thrust it down a few times. This should be able to clear the blockage and once it is cleared flush the soil pipe through with a bucket of water. But if you need help with it call up a plumber to help you.

 

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