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[Lazydocker]

Managed to knacker my back again

Had to unblock a drain at home which involved opening the manhole cover. Normally OK but this one was 2"+ of concrete and although I thought I was being careful and sensible it appears not

Hope it improves overnight

[feeutfo]

Easy to do. Think you've sussed how far to push it, then wallop

[Lazydocker]

Didn't help that after I felt it go I still had to rummage around down the drain, get it cleared and flowing and then get the cover slid back into place

Walking like I've crapped myself again now

[feeutfo]

Not sure what it's like round your way, but we found out recently if a drain blocks, ring Thames water, and they just come and sort it. No charge.

Depends on your particular water authority I guess, but worth a call...?

[OOMV6]

Didn't help that after I felt it go I still had to rummage around down the drain, get it cleared and flowing and then get the cover slid back into place

Walking like I've crapped myself again now

Or maybe crappING yourself

[Lazydocker]

Not sure what it's like round your way, but we found out recently if a drain blocks, ring Thames water, and they just come and sort it. No charge.

Depends on your particular water authority I guess, but worth a call...?

Private land, the whole estate Although Anglian Water have just adopted the sewers

Mind you... Sunday morning and completely blocked with SWMBO hair and grease/fat from kitchen/dishwasher etc

Just had to get on with it

Mind you... We've lived here 7 years (to the day) and that's the first time they've blocked completely, although it has been warning me for about 15 months

[PhilRich]

Take it easy Paul, don't get blasé or as you've found it will kick your arse!

[Lazydocker]

Take it easy Paul, don't get blasé or as you've found it will kick your arse!

I wouldn't mind if I had been but I was being careful, or so I thought