Clearing a blocked pipe... (don't be rude!)
Jul 17th 2009, 1:33 pm
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Clearing a blocked pipe... (don't be rude!)
My shower cubicle can be a right pain in the behind, I have a hairtrap over the top of the plughole but it still sometimes seems to slow way down drainage wise, anyone know of anything decent to unblock it? I've tried Mr Muscle stuff but heard once something about baking soda? When I first moved in it wouldn't clear at all, then the plumber came back (newbuild so he'd done the plumbing work), took the pipe on the outside wall apart and found a huge bit of brick with my hair wrapped round it inside! GRR LOL
Anyone any ideas?! I'd greatly appreciate it ta
Anyone any ideas?! I'd greatly appreciate it ta
Jul 17th 2009, 1:35 pm
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Re: Clearing a blocked pipe... (don't be rude!)
My shower cubicle can be a right pain in the behind, I have a hairtrap over the top of the plughole but it still sometimes seems to slow way down drainage wise, anyone know of anything decent to unblock it? I've tried Mr Muscle stuff but heard once something about baking soda? When I first moved in it wouldn't clear at all, then the plumber came back (newbuild so he'd done the plumbing work), took the pipe on the outside wall apart and found a huge bit of brick with my hair wrapped round it inside! GRR LOL
Anyone any ideas?! I'd greatly appreciate it ta
Anyone any ideas?! I'd greatly appreciate it ta
Jul 17th 2009, 1:36 pm
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Re: Clearing a blocked pipe... (don't be rude!)
A haircut?
Jul 17th 2009, 4:50 pm
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Oiiiii you two, behave lol 
Jul 17th 2009, 7:44 pm
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Re: Clearing a blocked pipe... (don't be rude!)
I've used the power squirt stuff before and it's worked quite well - you need to be sure the plumbing's in reasonable nick and not completely blocked before you use it tho, or you end up with the pipes coming apart Use baking soda or the mr muscle stuff first, then use one of the power shot things on it..
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Use baking soda or the mr muscle stuff first, then use one of the power shot things on it..HTH
Vince
Jul 17th 2009, 7:45 pm
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Re: Clearing a blocked pipe... (don't be rude!)
I've used the power squirt stuff before and it's worked quite well - you need to be sure the plumbing's in reasonable nick and not completely blocked before you use it tho, or you end up with the pipes coming apart Use baking soda or the mr muscle stuff first, then use one of the power shot things on it..
HTH
Vince
Use baking soda or the mr muscle stuff first, then use one of the power shot things on it..HTH
Vince
Jul 17th 2009, 7:54 pm
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Re: Clearing a blocked pipe... (don't be rude!)
My shower cubicle can be a right pain in the behind, I have a hairtrap over the top of the plughole but it still sometimes seems to slow way down drainage wise, anyone know of anything decent to unblock it? I've tried Mr Muscle stuff but heard once something about baking soda? When I first moved in it wouldn't clear at all, then the plumber came back (newbuild so he'd done the plumbing work), took the pipe on the outside wall apart and found a huge bit of brick with my hair wrapped round it inside! GRR LOL
Anyone any ideas?! I'd greatly appreciate it ta
Anyone any ideas?! I'd greatly appreciate it ta
Also, new build, hmmm, rubs chin while making noise, hmmmm, yer pipes not got the correct degree of fall on it, bad installation, get em to do it correct under your nhbc scheme or tell em to fit a saniflo.
New build are all done on price work an once the guy has been paid he is offski ballofski! Any-who plumbers saying is "shit flows downhill, pay-day thursday..."
Jul 17th 2009, 8:06 pm
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Re: Clearing a blocked pipe... (don't be rude!)
Dont use it on yer behind, ffs Anne summers have the tools!!
Also, new build, hmmm, rubs chin while making noise, hmmmm, yer pipes not got the correct degree of fall on it, bad installation, get em to do it correct under your nhbc scheme or tell em to fit a saniflo.
New build are all done on price work an once the guy has been paid he is offski ballofski! Any-who plumbers saying is "shit flows downhill, pay-day thursday..."
Also, new build, hmmm, rubs chin while making noise, hmmmm, yer pipes not got the correct degree of fall on it, bad installation, get em to do it correct under your nhbc scheme or tell em to fit a saniflo.
New build are all done on price work an once the guy has been paid he is offski ballofski! Any-who plumbers saying is "shit flows downhill, pay-day thursday..."
It's not the angle of the pipes from the shower, it's my bl**dy hair, maybe I should shave it all offski ballofski? Whatcha fink, a Britney Spears lookie likie on the cardsys!? lol
Jul 17th 2009, 8:15 pm
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LOL yeah the flow from my bath wasnt right, and a mate fixed it, as it was leaking into the bitchenkitchen ceiling...
It's not the angle of the pipes from the shower, it's my bl**dy hair, maybe I should shave it all offski ballofski? Whatcha fink, a Britney Spears lookie likie on the cardsys!? lol
It's not the angle of the pipes from the shower, it's my bl**dy hair, maybe I should shave it all offski ballofski? Whatcha fink, a Britney Spears lookie likie on the cardsys!? lol
Jul 17th 2009, 8:17 pm
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Re: Clearing a blocked pipe... (don't be rude!)
was it ok after pipe was unblocked and then got slow again ?try and take the same pipe apart as before just to make sure, if thats ok take the centre part of the trap out and make sure it's well clean. next time your in shower stand with your heel over outlet and let water level rise then lift your foot. greater volume of water can sometimes shift slight blockages
Jul 17th 2009, 8:18 pm
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Re: Clearing a blocked pipe... (don't be rude!)
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Jul 17th 2009, 8:20 pm
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Re: Clearing a blocked pipe... (don't be rude!)
Short hair is "in vogue" so am told by wife with long hair who is a hair stylist.
Fancy a bob?
Fancy a bob?
Jul 17th 2009, 8:22 pm
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Re: Clearing a blocked pipe... (don't be rude!)
was it ok after pipe was unblocked and then got slow again ?try and take the same pipe apart as before just to make sure, if thats ok take the centre part of the trap out and make sure it's well clean. next time your in shower stand with your heel over outlet and let water level rise then lift your foot. greater volume of water can sometimes shift slight blockages
It's my hair, I tell you, I'm a smeg monster! Gonna take Jason's advice and go 'au naturale' for a few weeks, I'll save a fortune on hair products! WOO HOO lol
