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Title: Blocked down pipe
Post by: dean33 on September 16, 2012, 01:47:34 pm

What's the best way to clear out a blocked down pipe  :)

Title: Re: blocked down pipe
Post by: Tom White on September 16, 2012, 02:30:17 pm

Quote from: dean33 on September 16, 2012, 01:47:34 pm

What's the best way to clear out a blocked down pipe  :)

It depends where it's blocked.  If it's blocked at the top, sometimes just scooping the dirt out unblocks it.  Sometimes you may have to disconnect the down pipe from the gutter at the top.  Other times no ladders are needed 'cos it's blocked right at the bottom.

Take a look at the job and think about it.  Guttering is fairly simple stuff.  If you need to use ladders I find a ladder stand off great for these jobs and also a Rojak ladder stopper.

Title: Re: blocked down pipe
Post by: dean33 on September 16, 2012, 02:38:38 pm

Thanks tosh

not actually got a blocked one yet just planning ahead

thanks for the tips pal  ;D

Title: Re: blocked down pipe
Post by: sunshine windows on September 16, 2012, 04:38:34 pm

Always have a Phillips and a flathead screwdriver handy as some installers screw the bends together.

Title: Re: blocked down pipe
Post by: Perfect Windows on September 16, 2012, 04:49:48 pm

If it's blocked at or near the bottom, a length of stiff hose pushed up the drain hole (ooer-missus!) will often get things moving enough that any trapped water will clear the rest of the blockage.  Same near the top.

Vin

Title: Re: blocked down pipe
Post by: robertphil on September 16, 2012, 04:55:22 pm

tennis balls can jam a downpipe, iv seen a couple ,not easy to spot , but can be sometimes tugged out by spearing them with a long screwdriver

Title: Re: blocked down pipe
Post by: R.C Property on September 16, 2012, 05:02:43 pm

i have this tool in the van just in case
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Hand+Tools/Plumbers+Tools/Waste+Pipe+Cleaner+1800mm/d10/sd210/p80592

Title: Re: blocked down pipe
Post by: David Salkeld on September 19, 2012, 01:17:53 pm

Quote from: richard clues on September 16, 2012, 05:02:43 pm

i have this tool in the van just in case
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Hand+Tools/Plumbers+Tools/Waste+Pipe+Cleaner+1800mm/d10/sd210/p80592

Is that one that goes on a drill?