How to clean sewer pipes at home

Clogging of pipes is a very unpleasant thing. Especially when it comes to sewage. However, no one is safe from such problems. Therefore, if you want to prepare and meet this misfortune fully equipped, be sure to read this article. And if the problem in the form of a cork in the sewer pipe has already overtaken you - read faster.

Elimination of congestion folk remedies

To do this is quite simple. The reaction of combining vinegar and soda is well known to everyone. Everything is the same here. However, the solution must be prepared directly in the pipe. That is, at first half a glass of soda is poured out, and then the liquid is poured in the same volume. Then the pipe closes tightly and is left for at least 2 hours. After the allotted time, everything is washed with several liters of boiling water.

This method is simple, but it is "light artillery", as it will not be able to cope with serious blockages.

Boiling water to help

A similar method will become effective if accumulated fat is the cause of the blockage. To do this, you need a container of boiling water. If the pipe is plastic, then the water temperature should not be higher than 90ºС. A hose and compressor are also needed if the plug is deeply formed.

The process is quite simple. The hose is introduced into the pipe (as close to the mash as possible). Next, hot water is supplied using a compressor. As you can see, nothing complicated.

By the way, a similar method can break through not only fat, but also the ice plug in the water supply. The principle of operation in this case is similar.

Chemical cleaning

Chemistry is now present everywhere and is already fed up with the order, and we are increasingly trying to find more and more natural and organic. However, in this case, it will serve as an excellent assistant. Now there are a large number of special tools that effectively fight clogging in pipes. Some are suitable for cleaning water pipes, others are more useful for sewer congestion. Therefore, before choosing, carefully read the instructions.

In operation, they are quite simple and resemble the first method. You just need to pour the product into the pipe and leave for a couple of hours (the exact time is also indicated in the instructions). Then everything is washed with warm water.

Working with such tools is worth it carefully. If they effectively remove blockages, imagine what they can do with the skin. Therefore, you should definitely wear rubber gloves.

In addition to ease of use, chemicals have the following advantages:

1. A similar method is suitable for pipes of any material and different diameters.
2. Even if the developers of your home are too creative and try to create unusual forms of the pipeline, this method will still be effective.

However, there is one significant minus in this method. It is only suitable if the plug has not completely blocked the passage in the pipe. Also, for each type of blockage, you will have to choose a specific tool, since they all have a highly specialized direction.

In addition, probably, everyone remembers school chemistry lessons, where it was said that some elements hate each other so much that at the slightest touch they provoke a violent reaction. If not, then such comedies have been seen for sure. So, what is all this for?Combining two or more products at once is strictly prohibited. They all have different composition, so such actions can cause various troubles.

Mechanical cleaning methods

Let’s now talk about jamming methods that require a little physical effort. This will be required in cases where the above methods have been found to be ineffective.

Clogging with a plunger
Plunger. At first glance, this is a simple item consisting of a wooden handle and a rubber main part. However, even the most famous chemicals can envy its effectiveness in the fight against traffic jams. The secret of efficiency is that rhythmic movements create high pressure, which damages the cork. Her remains subsequently go outside.

The process is quite simple, but has several nuances, which we recall.

1. The plunger must completely cover the drain hole. If the tool that you have on hand is less than the intended one, you can not even try, since no matter how intense the attempts are, they are doomed to failure.
2. If a filter grill is installed on the drain, it must be removed. It is also better to lubricate the edges of the instrument with Vaseline. The plunger is installed so that the hole in the clogged pipe is completely closed by it.
3. After that proceed to active actions. Begin intensive movements of the plunger up and down. However, do not forget that the tool must not come off the surface.
4. Having done these simple manipulations several times, tear off the plunger and watch if the cork is removed or not. If there is no result, repeat the procedure.

If after several attempts there is still no result, there are two explanations: either you are doing something wrong, or the resulting traffic jam is too far away. In the second case, the plunger will not help. And only a special plumbing cable can cope with it. How to use it, read on.

Plumbing cable for cleaning sewer pipes
A method using a plumbing cable is good if the cork is not greasy, that is, it was formed from parts of rags and other similar materials. The advantage is that this metal spring with a tip on one side and a handle on the other can penetrate deep enough.

The main disadvantage is that it will take a lot of time and effort to eliminate the blockage. But surely many will agree that it is better to sweat a bit than to refuse a sink or bath.

So, for a start we will study a little materiel. The cable structure is already clear:

• Handle for ease of use;
• The cable itself;
• A tip on which various nozzles are put on.

By the way, these nozzles are not easy to select and install. The method for eliminating congestion depends on their type. Some destroy the cork and push it further along the pipe, others take it out.

Choosing a nozzle and making sure the integrity and serviceability of the cable, you can get down to business. It will be better if you perform the procedure with an assistant, as it is more difficult to do it alone. So, the first person takes the cable by the handle, the second directs its beginning into the drain hole. After this, the tool should be gradually pushed into the depths by turning the handle clockwise. To make this procedure convenient, it is better to pull the cable. So he will not get confused.

When the cable reaches the cork, it should be pulled back a little, and after sudden movements try to push the jam. When using the hook as a nozzle, debris that has blocked the pipe should be picked up and pulled over.

After that, take out the cable and direct the stream of warm water into the pipe, which should be gradually increased.

The described method is not easy, but the most effective, which can be applied independently.

All of the above methods have their advantages. Some are simple, but effectively cope with light and medium blockages. Others are more difficult to perform, but even remove serious traffic jams.

But sometimes, all of these methods can be ineffective. In everyday life this rarely happens, but it is still worth remembering about it. This issue can only be solved with the help of hydraulic cleaning.

Hydraulic cleaning

This method is the most effective, which is almost guaranteed to cope with any kind of clogging. Accordingly, the question arises: why it could not be immediately applied. The answer is pretty simple. The thing is that there are several conditions for performing this method:

• Perform such cleaning should be a professional;
• This requires a special electric tool.

Are you an experienced plumber? It is unlikely that otherwise they would not have seen this article. However, what is so special about this hydraulic device that only a professional should work with it.

In fact, the essence of the work is simple. The machine through the hose feeds water into the pipe under incredibly strong pressure. Also, a special nozzle is put on the end, which distributes the flow of water.

The biggest challenge is ... price. This unit will cost more than 100 thousand rubles. Few people will buy a hydraulic device at such a price to use it every few years. That is why in the event of a serious blockage, you will have to call the master.

Another advantage of the hydraulic system for eliminating blockages in pipes is that chemicals can be added to the water, which will contribute to the speedy elimination of plugs.

Using these methods, you will definitely break your pipe. However, do not be lazy to start small. All methods are effective. Often blockages are formed rather weak, which even soda with vinegar can cope with. Therefore, do not immediately call the master with a hydraulic installation or tinker with a cable.

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