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Title: Drain Clearing
Post by: Figureman52 on 16 May 2013, 11:10:53
Has anyone used one of these.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261027968576?var=560122517627&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Got a blocked drain and not sure if I should buy this or get a professional in to clear it for me. :-\
Title: Re: Drain Clearing
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 16 May 2013, 11:27:48
Have you tried rodding?
Title: Re: Drain Clearing
Post by: mantahatch on 16 May 2013, 11:40:14
Much cheaper and probably more effective http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Search/searchTerms/DRAIN+RODS.htm

Title: Re: Drain Clearing
Post by: Figureman52 on 16 May 2013, 11:41:29
Have you tried rodding?


I don't think the rods will bend enough to get into the pipe. It's about 1 metre down and only a 250mm chamber.

Although looking at this I'm not so sure.
Much cheaper and probably more effective http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Search/searchTerms/DRAIN+RODS.htm


Title: Re: Drain Clearing
Post by: cleggy on 16 May 2013, 11:51:51
Have you tried rodding?

I know one or two that have  ::) :-* ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Drain Clearing
Post by: jonathanh on 16 May 2013, 12:01:25
roda are quite bendy really.  I get them up the chimney without problem
Title: Re: Drain Clearing
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 May 2013, 12:08:36
You can usually bend the rods into the pipe from the chamber.  If possible it's best to rod from the chamber below the blockage and what ever you do make sure the rods are done up tight and keep twisting them clockwise to keep them tight!  ;)

If they loosen and you lose some of your rods in the drain then you really will have a nightmare on your hands!!   ::)  :'(
Title: Re: Drain Clearing
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 16 May 2013, 12:56:26
I bought my set to rod down a 300m opening with an inlet depth of around 1m and they flexed ok for that
Title: Re: Drain Clearing
Post by: martin42 on 16 May 2013, 13:39:00
could try some "dam buster" drain acid,its pretty strong and can shift most blockages
Title: Re: Drain Clearing
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 May 2013, 14:15:29
Depends what's blocking it. In my case, the developer had left a polythene membrane over the sewer junction and then, when building the rest of the manhole and cover, dumped a couple of half bricks and some mortar on top of that. Eventually, the polythene gave way and deposited them into the sewer. No acid would have touched it (it would have been diluted too much by the volume of sewage that had built up, for a start).

A £30 set of rods from the local hardware shop was a darn sight cheaper than some of the comedy quotes I got from the "Dyno-Rod" types, that's for sure. :o
Title: Re: Drain Clearing
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 16 May 2013, 14:56:40
Depends what's blocking it. In my case, the developer had left a polythene membrane over the sewer junction and then, when building the rest of the manhole and cover, dumped a couple of half bricks and some mortar on top of that. Eventually, the polythene gave way and deposited them into the sewer. No acid would have touched it (it would have been diluted too much by the volume of sewage that had built up, for a start).

A £30 set of rods from the local hardware shop was a darn sight cheaper than some of the comedy quotes I got from the "Dyno-Rod" types, that's for sure. :o


Yep. Rod it yourself is probably the way to go.

Also, watch out for the supposedly 'self-called professionals'. Many of the more dubious ones are no more than a 'man with a van' who, wonder of wonders, is also an expert in drives, patio work, gardening, chimneys, trees, gutters and drains. :-\

 
Title: Re: Drain Clearing
Post by: symes on 16 May 2013, 20:35:40
roda are quite bendy really.  I get them up the chimney without problem
:o OP want to do drains ;) and they are not up his chimney ;D ;D :y :y
Title: Re: Drain Clearing
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 16 May 2013, 20:51:50
Much cheaper and probably more effective http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Search/searchTerms/DRAIN+RODS.htm

thats bloody cheap wonder how good they are though :o :o :y
Title: Re: Drain Clearing
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 16 May 2013, 21:16:14
Thought this thread was about the drain where the pollen filter is where water builds up  :-X ;D
Title: Re: Drain Clearing
Post by: mantahatch on 17 May 2013, 07:52:01
Much cheaper and probably more effective http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Search/searchTerms/DRAIN+RODS.htm

thats bloody cheap wonder how good they are though :o :o :y


They are good enough for one or two uses per year for the average householder. Not saying they will stand up to proffesional daily use, but more than good enough to have tucked in the shed  :y