Diy Unclog A Drain

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Clogging of drains in homes is a common plumbing problem faced by many home owners. To prevent this, it is important to use a strainer in basin to catch items and prevent children or maids in households to drop things into the drains to cause choking. Depending on the severity of the choke, you can unclog the choking yourself with the few tips below and save money from having to engage an emergency plumber.

One of the options to clear a clogged drain is the use of a plunger, which looks like a bowl on a handle. This can be conveniently purchased at your neighbourhood hardware shop. Scoop up any standing water and fit the plunger into the drain opening to make a tight seal. Once you have done that, start pumping the plunger quickly. This method will normally clear mild chokages often caused by soft materials. Just a simple note that some splashing is expected and thus, you may wear some protective gear to prevent getting stains on your clothing.

If your clog is slightly more serious and the plunger can’t seem to work, one other option is to use the plumber snake. This useful plumbing tool can also be bought easily at the hardware shop and consist of a flexible metal tube (cable) attached to a handle. Insert the end of the cable into the drain and start dislodging the clog. Be careful when using this on toilet bowls as the cable may cause scratches on it. If the clog is at the toilet bowl, buy plumber snakes with rubber head so as to prevent the scratches.

For the more adventurous one, you can attempt to dismantle your drainage pipes to remove the chokages. Normally, clogs formed at drain trap or bends of the pipes. To do so, turn off the main supply and get ready a big bucket and wencher. A lot of water will spill when you remove the drain trap and thus, the bucket will prevent making a mess of the area. After you do so, clear the chokage and reassemble it back. If it is so badly damage, you will have to replace the whole affected section.

If you feel that the above tips are too much of any effort for you, you can always call a Singapore plumber like me to assist you in clearing the chokage.