Blockage in sewer drain - cannot clear blockage with rods
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kat.kit.25
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Blockage in sewer drain - cannot clear blockage with rods

by kat.kit.25 » Fri Jul 18, 2014 9:38 pm

Hi
There is a blockage in my main sewer drain. I have located the clog to between 2 of the outside access drain points. The problem I have is the access point before the clog I can't get the rods down. They seem to get stuck in a u bend or on a joint. The access point after can only be roded in the opposite direct. Does anyone have any suggestions or clever tips? Thanks in advance.

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Re: Blockage in sewer drain - cannot clear blockage with rods

by welsh brickie » Sat Jul 19, 2014 3:00 pm

try using a garden hose, push in as far as the blockage and turn it on

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Re: Blockage in sewer drain - cannot clear blockage with rods

by SophiaJones » Tue Sep 16, 2014 7:59 am

There are some biodegradable chemicals available in market to clear up clogged drains.
Search for one on amazon or ebay, it will help you to get drain clog clear.

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