Dealing With Blockages in Drains and Drainage Pipes
Sinks A choked waste pipe from a sink, basin or bath is indicated by slow or non-running waste water when the plug is removed. The first thing to do to try and clear the blockage is to use a plunger. The ‘old fashioned’ plunger is a simple – yet effective – hemisphere of thick rubber attached to a wooden handle. There are also modern variations including hand-operated air compressors, but essentially they all operate in the same way. Hold a damp cloth firmly against the overflow outlet with one hand and, with the other hand, place the rubber cup of […] Read More →