How to break through the blockage in the washbasin without a cable?

Mechanical ways to eliminate blockages

If you want to eliminate the blockage in the sewer system after foreign objects get into it, a good result in solving the problem of how to clean the toilet can be provided by mechanical methods carried out:

• using a plunger;
• with the help of the so-called "doll";
• using a cable;
• with film.

Their main advantage is ease of implementation.

Cleaning with a plunger is used in case of slight blockage. The device should have a cone-shaped nozzle with a diameter of 10 centimeters.

The work is done like this:

1. The toilet is filled with water.
2. The plunger is placed in the drain hole and, holding it by the handle, make several clicks.
3. With a sharp movement, the device is removed from the drain hole. This procedure can be repeated several times.

If there is no such product in the house, you can use a standard plastic bottle with a cut off bottom - it is used in the same way as a plunger.

The use of the so-called "doll" is another way to clean the toilet. A homemade object is made from a fabric bag, which is filled with sand and supplied with a long rope.

"Doll" is used as follows:

1. She is placed in the plumbing drain hole, holding the rope in her hands.
2. They press the drain and wait for the water flow to carry the bag along with it.
3. Then it is removed from the toilet using a rope.
4. Due to its weight, the sandbag eliminates the blockage formed in the water seal.

There is a way to clean the toilet with a cable at home. This flexible sanitary ware is distinguished by the presence of a hollow rigid axis and a handle. The handle allows the rope to rotate. At the end of the axis there is a spiral process, which is attached to the cable with a flexible tube.

If you need to implement a method on how to clean the toilet with a cable, do this:

1. Lower the end of the tool into the drain hole of the device until it stops.
2. Performing rotational movements with the handle of the device, slowly push the cable into the water seal.
3. When the process of eliminating the blockage is eliminated, the drain system is washed with hot water.

You can also use another method than to eliminate the blockage in the toilet, which consists in the use of a film. To remove objects that have fallen into it from the plumbing device, in this case, you will need a wide adhesive tape.

When using it, proceed as follows:

1. Wipe the toilet seat dry.
2. Strips of adhesive tape are glued to the circle, connecting them together so tightly that a continuous film coating is formed.
3. When the device is completely hermetically sealed, drain the water in it.
4. After performing a few strong hand pressures on the cover created from adhesive tape, the resulting blockage will be broken.
5. After completion of work, the film is removed from the seat.

How to clean a sink with a rope

A plumbing cable is a wire that is wound into a spiral. One end of the cable looks like a spiral drill, and the other is a handle. In length, the device can reach three meters. You need to act like this:

1. The end of the cable must be inserted either into the drain or into the outlet sewer pipe, directing the cable precisely in the direction of the potential blockage.
2. It is easier to work in two pairs of hands: one pushes the cable forward without distraction, and the other, holding the handle, twists the wire around the longitudinal axis. This creates the necessary tension. The cable must be in tension at all times.
3. When the cable is already near the blockage, you need to make a forward - backward movement, and try to destroy the accumulation of debris.
4. It remains only to pull out the cable, rinse it and fold it.

At home, it is not difficult to clean the blockage with a cable, however, it is unlikely to be done alone.

At the end of the sewer cable, instead of a drill, there may be a brush

A sewer cleaning cable can be made from a plastic bottle

What to look for when cleaning plastic pipes

Modern plastic pipes are less prone to clogging, due to the exceptional evenness and smoothness of the inner surfaces, which distinguishes them favorably from cast iron counterparts with rough planes. But even unique plastic products have vulnerabilities - these are folds, turns, which reduce the speed of drains and accumulate dirt, grease, hair, textile fibers and other contaminants that enter the drains.

Experts recommend using special ready-made products that have an alkaline or salt base with the obligatory familiarization with the instructional recommendations. Successfully tested by many generations of home remedies in the form of baking soda that reacts with vinegar or hot water are acceptable. A plunger will work if the blockage is tight enough, and experts also recommend a cable to clean the sewer as an alternative.

How to clear a blockage in a pipe? Disassembly is one of the effective methods

One of the most effective ways to solve the problem of how to eliminate a strong blockage in a pipe is to dismantle and clean the clogged area. If communications are not hidden in a box, you can do this easily.

Remove the area where the blockage has formed, knock out all the debris from it and rinse with hot water (preferably boiling water). So you are guaranteed to eliminate the blockage of the sewer. Only when mounting in place, carefully inspect the sealing elements. They may need to be replaced.

If the sewer pipes in the apartment or house are hidden, it will not be possible to dismantle them for cleaning. But there are a number of effective ways, using which, cleaning sewer pipes will do without such a cardinal intervention in the system.Let's consider them further.

Chemical compositions for removing blockages

With the help of household chemicals intended for sewage, it is much easier to eliminate pollution, especially if it is not possible to resort to the use of tools that help to perform mechanical cleaning. The advantages of chemicals are high speed of action, efficiency and ease of use. Such compositions are used not only in cases of blockages, but also to prevent their occurrence.

Household chemicals, unlike mechanical tools, have their drawbacks. Very aggressive compounds can cause damage to the sewer system consisting of plastic products. In addition, they are harmful to the environment, which is why before their use it is necessary to comprehend the justification for their use.

The principle of operation of household chemicals is quite simple - they dissolve organic substances. Hair and other debris that enters the sewer system is softened and can be easily washed off with hot water. At the end of the activation of the compositions, deposits on the inner walls of the pipes disappear, which impede the passage of liquid. The surfaces of the products become smooth and begin to perfectly pass wastewater.

Chemicals intended for cleaning sewers may contain alkalis or acids. The former are more suitable for bathrooms and toilets, as they are excellent at removing hair, as well as residues of cleaning and washing mixtures that have settled on the inner surface of the walls.Compositions with the presence of acids are a suitable solution for sinks located in kitchens, since with their help it is better to remove fat settled in the sewer system.

Household chemicals are supplied in different forms. It is liquid, granular and gel-like. Powders and granules are often the most effective, but if used incorrectly, they can cause damage to plastic pipes. Means that have a liquid form are distinguished by the mildest effect, but their concentration is not always enough.

Important! Giving preference to any of the chemical compositions before use, it is imperative to study its instructions in detail and strictly follow it during use.

One of the most affordable and versatile means is the Mole, which copes well with most blockages of various origins. In very difficult cases, as a good alternative, you can resort to the use of Bagi Pothan, supplied in the form of a granular powder.

In addition, giving preference to the method using chemicals, it is necessary to comply with a number of specific requirements:

During the use of household chemicals, it is imperative to keep windows and doors open so that the room is fully ventilated, filled with fresh air. In addition, it is also desirable to wear a respirator to protect the respiratory tract from corrosive fumes.
Hands must be protected by wearing rubber gloves.If the product comes into contact with the skin, it should be washed immediately with plenty of cold water.

It is undesirable to resort to the use of detergents and warm liquids in such situations.
Household chemicals must be used carefully with strict observance of the periods specified in the instructions, during which it is forbidden to drain water into the sink.

In some cases, the owners do not adhere to the recommendations of chemical manufacturers and leave them in the drain for a much longer amount of time, believing that this will only make the end result better, but if the sewer system consists of plastic pipes, then such neglectful actions can lead to violation of their integrity. For this reason, leaks may occur, due to which it will be necessary to carry out work to eliminate them or completely replace products with damaged areas.

How to do without a plunger and a cable

Can the blockage problem be solved without a plunger and a cable? The problem is solved with the help of chemistry. It is most convenient to clean the toilet with various gels. Such products are harmless to sewers, corrode the accumulated debris almost instantly, in addition, remove dirt and disinfect the surface of the toilet bowl. The composition includes alkalis or acids that quickly destroy small debris, including hair.

Before buying such a tool, you need to study the instructions, since not all products are suitable for different types of pipes: plastic and metal:

• for all types of pipes are suitable "Domestos", "Mr. Muscle", "Tofix";
• for metal pipes, domestic products "Mole", "Chimney sweep", "Ruff" are recommended.

How to use industrial products from blockage:

1. The dosage of the gel is measured strictly according to the instructions.
2. The right amount is poured into the toilet hole.
3. A little water is added next. The liquid will move the gel closer to the debris buildup.
4. If the toilet is heavily clogged, you will have to wait at least an hour, or even two.
5. After a while, the toilet bowl is flushed with hot water. Remember to pour water in small portions to avoid an unplanned flood.
6. Never mix two different industrial products. An unexpected chemical reaction will ruin the plumbing with no chance of recovery.
7. After working with chemicals, you need to ventilate the toilet room. The smell is toxic. Don't forget to wear a respiratory mask.

If the household does not have a plunger or a cable, you can clean the plumbing with improvised means, such as a plastic bottle. Suitable containers with a volume of 1.5 or 1.5 liters. How to proceed:

1. Cut off the bottom of the bottle with a knife or scissors.
2. Screw the cap on the neck.
3. It turns out an impromptu plunger.
4. Insert the bottle with the edges into the drain hole.
5. To clean the toilet, push the bottle into the water and pull it out sharply, and so on several times.

Some housewives decide on drastic measures by pouring hydrochloric or sulfuric acid into the toilet. Such a powerful tool will eliminate the blockage, but it can also corrode the pipes. Be careful and choose more gentle ways.

How to disassemble and clean the sink siphon - the easiest and most reliable way to clear blockages

If you have already tried to break through the blockage in the sink with folk or chemical means, and the water is still standing or leaving slowly, then most likely you need to clean the siphon. Fortunately, even a child can disassemble it. All you need is 15 minutes of free time and a screwdriver or coin.

Step 1

We unscrew the nut, which is located above the siphon tank, and carefully remove it

It is advisable, before disassembling the siphon, to put a basin under it for accidental puddles and collecting dirt. And, of course, don't forget to wear rubber gloves.

Step 2 We hold the siphon in one hand, and disconnect the drain hose with the other hand, unscrewing the nut between them. Next, we remove the siphon and the drain hose to the side (for example, into the basin), at the same time we remove the dirt that falls out of them.

Step 3. Now, in the sink, unscrew the drain grate with a screwdriver or a coin (most modern grates can be unscrewed with a coin).

Step 4. We unscrew the top nut on the remaining pipe and take it out of the sink along with the already unscrewed drain grate. Hooray! The siphon is broken.

Step 5 We wash all the details. To thoroughly clean the siphon, unscrew the flask from it.

Step 6 We assemble the siphon in the reverse order: install the drain grate and pipe, fix it with a nut, then assemble the siphon, connect it to the drain hose and, finally, screw it to the pipe. Ready! We check whether the blockage has been eliminated and are proud of ourselves.

Tool Selection Criteria

When choosing a product, it is necessary to probe and inspect it for mechanical damage. The cable should not have a memory for bending. Make sure the handle is secure

Pay attention to the pipe. It should be a little springy and plastic

All elements of the tool, including nozzles intended for impact, must be made only of high-quality steel.

The main parameters that should be considered when choosing a plumbing cable:

1. Device diameter. The size of plumbing cables on sale ranges from 6-18 mm.The required size of the rods is selected, focusing on the diameter of the laid pipes and the complexity of clogging.
2. Structural execution. The handle can be L- and Z-shaped. On sale there are handles equipped with a locking system. They are convenient in that they hold the rods and at the same time allow them to be rotated in any direction.
3. Set of interchangeable nozzles. Among the variety of interchangeable nozzles on the market, “harpoons” are most in demand, with which it is convenient to extract large elements of dense plugs, and reinforced punches that can break through the hardest blockages.

To work with sewer and drain pipes D 100 mm, made of plastic, choose rods with a diameter of 10-12 mm. Models of this size are indispensable even if the pipeline includes a large number of bends with an angle of more than 45 °.

If it is necessary to work with sewer pipes D 100-200 mm, which are long, choose tools D 14 mm. For pipes D 200 mm and more, tools with a diameter of 16 mm are used.

Included with the cable, you can also purchase a set of nozzles that will make the cleaning process easier and more effective.

Important point! If the first and last layers of the core are wound in the right direction along the axis, then this indicates that the cable is designed for right-hand rotation. In this direction, the tool has 2 more layers of wires than in the left side. And if you rotate the cable to the left, it will simply break.

If possible, you can purchase a cable with an electric drive.

Modifications with a combined electric drive, referred to as "turntables", have a number of auxiliary functions that greatly facilitate the task.

"Turntables" are able to quickly and effectively eliminate simple blockages at short and medium distances of sewer routes.

How to use the tool

• We will work with hard metal, so the presence of strong mounting gloves is a must. Also dress in sturdy work clothes.
• If tips are attached to the tool, use one of them according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not unwind the sewer cable all at once, it must be kept coiled and straightened only to the length of the immersion.
• Choose the direction of rotation with which you will move deeper. It must not be changed during the process in order to avoid a rope wedge.
• When the cable hits a dead end, it will become harder to turn it. You'll have to work hard, maybe even get it several times and clean the tip of dirt.
• When returning the cable back, do not change the direction of rotation originally adopted.
• When the blockage is broken, finish cleaning by washing off the remaining debris with a large pressure of hot water.
• The device is taken out, thoroughly washed under hot water with a brush and soap, then washed with warm water.
• After completely drying it, roll it into a ring and return it to its storage place.

Rating TOP 7 best pipe cleaners

Our rating currently includes:

• "Antizasor";
• Gel for removing blockages "Sanfor";
• Bagi "Pothan";
• HG;
• "Tiret Turbo";
• Unicum "Tornado";
• Bagi "Shumanit".

Let's consider the selected models in more detail.

"Anti-blockage"

The anti-blocking agent is made in Russia. It quickly cleans sewer pipes from blockages, is able to dissolve deposits from grease, hair and perfectly removes unpleasant odors.Sold in a convenient package of 7 g (the size of the package itself is 13x9x1 cm) in the form of granules.

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Manufacturer	Russia
Weight, kg	0,07

Price tag: from 29 to 35 rubles.

anti-clog pipe cleaner

pros

• convenient packaging (sachets of 7 g);
• quickly copes with its task - 5 minutes.

Minuses

not intended for pipes in the kitchen.

Gel to remove blockages "Sanfor

Using the Sanfor drain cleaning gel, the result can be achieved in 5 minutes. The liquid can be used with any type of pipes in the sewer, even if plastic ones are present. The gel effectively dissolves food residues, hair and fat. At the same time, it kills the microbes in the pipes within 60 minutes.

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Manufacturer	Russia
Weight, kg	1

Price: from 170 to 200 rubles.

sanfor pipe cleaner

pros

• quickly copes with blockage - 5 minutes;
• large volume - enough for a long time (1000 g).

Minuses

poor quality packaging.

Bagi "Pothan

Pothang is a granular, very economical substance for removing blockages. Absolutely safe for both plastic and metal pipes. Qualitatively dissolves pieces of food, limescale, hair, paper. Produced in Israel.

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Manufacturer	Israel
Weight, kg	0,6

Cost: from 439 to 480 rubles.

bagi pipe cleaner

pros

• economical, enough for a long time (600 g);
• effective - granular acids dissolve quickly at the point of blockage.

Minuses

when using, it is necessary to ventilate the room well - the reaction gives an unpleasant odor.

HG

The Dutch two-component remedy is used to eliminate the most severe blockages caused by toothpaste residue, stuck food pieces, and hair in pipes.Depending on where the substance will be used (bath or kitchen), a different number of components must be used. That is, pour a different volume from two different bottles. Read the instructions carefully before use.

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Manufacturer	Holland
Weight, g	2x0.5

Take: from 558 to 670 rubles.

pipe cleaner hg

pros

• universal - can be used both in sinks and in baths without fear for the plumbing coating;
• copes with the most severe blockages.

Minuses

it was not easy to fill in the liquid, you must follow the instructions; for the kitchen and bath, 2 substances are mixed in different quantities.

Tiret Turbo

An excellent tool - "Tiret Turbo", is designed to clean water runoff into the sewer. Produced in Russia and sold in a thoughtful container - a bottle with a sealed lid. Suitable for removing blockages in any pipes, including plastic ones.

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Manufacturer	Russia
Weight, l	1

Get: from 433 to 500 rubles.

tiret turbo pipe cleaner

pros

• cope with any kind of blockage;
• elimination of unpleasant odors.

Minuses

Tiret effectively eats away organics, but if the pipes are old, then leaks may appear.

Unicum "Tornado

Regular use of a granular product will save you from problems with cleaning the sump and sewer pipes. Acts quickly and efficiently. Packaged in a 6x11x26 cm bottle with an interesting neck.

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Manufacturer	Russia
Weight, l	0,6

Price: from 262 to 300 rubles.

pipe cleaner unicum

pros

• domestic production;
• in the composition of more than 30% - sodium hydroxide.

Minuses

very strong smell.

Bagi "Shumanite

Shumanit, a granular remedy for sewer blockages, is produced in Israel and is sold in a compact package 9x7x3 cm. It perfectly dissolves hair, grease and various other deposits.

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Manufacturer	Israel
Weight, g	112

Price tag: from 105 to 130 rubles.

bagi pipe cleaner

pros

• works quickly (3 minutes);
• convenient packaging (112 g).

Minuses

when applying, do not breathe, wear gloves and long-sleeved clothing.

How to clean the toilet from clogging with a cable

When using a plumbing cable when the toilet is clogged, the following instructions must be observed:

1. The floor in the toilet must be covered with a film. Protect hands with rubber gloves. The device is removed from the packaging and inspected for integrity. Determine the cause of the blockage and its location. Select suitable nozzles.
2. The cable must be put into the toilet, through the drain hole. It is not necessary to dissolve it in full length immediately. The device is untwisted gradually, overcoming difficult places and pipe bends. The rest is kept twisted into a ring, in the hand where the handle is located. To push the tool through the pipes, the handle is rotated in the desired direction and gently push the end of the device into the depth.
3. When the tip hits the garbage plug, use the handle to make a few pushes, trying to break through the blockage. So you can clean the blockage with a parting with a “harpoon” tip. If there are hooks at the end, then they need to pick up the blockage and pull it out.
4. When the stagnant water begins to decrease, the removal of the blockage can be considered complete. It remains only to check the performance of the system. When flushing, the water in the toilet should swirl into a funnel.

Comment! To soften the blockage, you can empty the tank and feed hot water from the tap into the toilet during the cleaning process.

How to clean the toilet or sink yourself (the same principle) using a cable, you can watch the video:

Advantages and disadvantages of cleaning the toilet with a cable

One of the main advantages of a toilet tether is that it is easy to use. It is enough just to lower the device into the drain hole and rotate it. Works can be carried out at great depths of pipes, up to 70 m. Thanks to special nozzles on the tip, the blockage is easy to clean. It is pushable and breaks down quickly. Another positive feature of the device is its flexibility, the blockage can be cleared in pipes of different configurations.

Of the shortcomings, plumbers and homeowners note only 3 points:

Careless handling can damage the plastic walls of the pipes.
The process of breaking through the garbage plug can take a long time (10-40 minutes). The blockage is not always possible to clean out the first time.
After work, the device must be washed from the remnants of dirt.

Folk methods of dealing with the problem

If there are no chemicals, and the blockage is insignificant, then you can clean the pipes using folk remedies. They are safe not only for human health, but also for pipes.

Boiling water and salt

A solution of hot water and salt eliminates small plugs. But this method is not suitable for plastic pipes, since the maximum temperature they can withstand is 70 degrees. First, salt is poured into the drain hole, and after 20-30 minutes liquid is poured.

A solution of baking soda and vinegar

This method will allow you to clean the drain system from fatty deposits.200 g of powder is poured into the hole, after which 200 ml of acetic acid is poured there.

To improve the effect, soda can be calcined in a pan to a golden hue. For the reaction to be successful, the hole in the sink must be closed. After 15-20 minutes, the pipe should be washed with hot water under pressure. This method will only help with relatively recent blockages. Old traffic jams require drastic measures.

soda and salt

The drain is cleaned as follows: first, the dry components are mixed (half a glass each). The composition is poured into the drain hole and left for 10-12 hours. After that, the pipe is washed with hot water.

Lemon juice or acid

Acid crystals are poured into the siphon hole, then it is filled with water and vinegar. An acidic environment is created to clean the pipes from limescale. Acid is poured into the pipe in an amount of 100 g, and then 250 ml of boiling water is poured. After 20 minutes, the pipe is washed with boiling water. If lemon juice is used, then it is simply poured into the drain for an hour. Requires 100 ml of liquid.

Alka-Zeltzer

This is a medical preparation, which contains citric acid and acetylsalicylic acid. Additionally, it contains soda.

When interacting with water, these components enter into a chemical reaction. To clean the drain, it is enough to throw 2-3 tablets of the product into it and clog the hole.

The procedure lasts no more than 20 minutes.

washing powder

In this case, a granular agent is required. 2 measuring spoons of powder are poured into the pipe. Next, boiling water is poured into it for 5 minutes.

Vinegar, baking soda and chlorine

Before cleaning with the use of these components, all liquid is removed from the sink. Soda ash and baking soda (50 g each) are poured into the drain, and after half an hour vinegar and chlorine (150 ml each) are poured into it. The hole must be well sealed, otherwise a pungent smell will appear in the room. After 40 minutes, the drain is washed.

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Rock salt

You can clean plugs in cast-iron pipes with coarse salt. To obtain the reaction, vinegar essence is additionally required. First, 300 g of salt is poured into the pipe, 2 liters of boiling water are poured, as well as 100 ml of essence. After 30 minutes, the drain is washed. If necessary, the procedure can be repeated.

Alkali-based preparations

Alkaline products clean well with fatty deposits. Popular is the drug KEMI in orange granules

You will have to work with them carefully, as the substance is caustic. To clean the sewer pipe, pour 1 cap of the product into the sink and pour it with hot water

Alkaline-based liquid cleaners are more effective at removing clogs.

Caustic soda

Strong blockage can be cleaned with caustic soda (caustic soda). Powder in the amount of 2-3 is placed in a metal container and 12 liters of liquid (cold) are poured.

The composition is gently stirred for half an hour.

It is important to take precautions so that the composition does not get on the skin or mucous membranes. The powder must be completely dissolved

After that, the bucket is put on fire so that the mixture warms up to 70 degrees. Half of the composition for cleaning is poured into the drain hole and left for 1.5-2 hours. Further, the remaining part of the substance is introduced into the pipe, after which again wait 2 hours.

After the action of soda is completed, the pipeline is washed with hot water.

Varieties of cables

There are several types of wire devices for clearing blockage

There are several types of wire devices for cleaning blockages. Each of them performs certain functions:

1. Rope rope is often used for domestic purposes. Such devices are made of galvanized steel. This is a tightly twisted rope with a crimped end that can be used to clean sewers in a private house, apartment or office. The length of the product can be in the range of 2.5-5 m. Typically, the diameter of such a cable does not exceed 0.6 cm. Such cleaning devices have good resilience and flexibility, so all turns and junctions of pipes easily pass, which allows them to effectively cope with assigned tasks.

Tip: in order for the device to better cope with blockages, it is better to loosen its crimped end with hammer blows. Then the fluffy end, no worse than any nozzle, will cope with hair, grease and other types of blockages stuck in the sewer.

1. Flexible cleaning products. This professional cable is more efficient and easier to use than cable type products. This device for cleaning pipes is made in the form of a metal spiral tightly wound around a steel core. The professional flexible cable is completed with the convenient handle for its rotation. The diameter of the device can reach up to 2.8 cm, and its length sometimes reaches 60 m.
2. Metal tape also belongs to the category of sanitary devices for cleaning sewers. Usually this professional device is equipped with a tip in the form of a four-sided peak. The product also has a handle for easy rotation. The diameter of such a cable reaches 2.5 cm, and its length can reach 30 m.
3. A professional spring pipe cleaner is also called a spring-wound sewer cable. It is very similar to the flexible product described in the second paragraph, but has a simpler design. The spring cable is made of a dense twisted hollow steel spring inside. The length of the pipe cleaning structure can reach 25 m, and the cross section can be up to 1.35 cm.
4. A professional tension cable is used to remove the most difficult blockages in the sewer system that other types of pipe cleaners cannot handle. These are rather rigid structures, which come with special nozzles to increase the efficiency of use. These cables come with a vinyl sheath.
5. Electric tools are one-piece units that are used to clear blockages in the sewer system of considerable diameter, as well as in the most difficult conditions. Electrical devices consist of a cable wound on a drum, a tip, a pistol-type handle with a drill connected to it. The product is placed in the pipe, by adjusting the speed of the drill, you can clear any blockage.

Attention: rope and spring rope have low torsional strength, so you need to be careful when using them. This is due to the fact that the rope device has a braided structure, and in a spring product, the turns can be displaced relative to the axis

To improve the efficiency of use cleaning devices specially designed nozzles

Since the sewer system can become clogged with various objects, grease, rags, sand, hair, wool or construction debris, it can sometimes be very difficult to clear the pipes. To increase the efficiency of using the cleaning device, special nozzles have been invented. They differ in purpose and appearance:

• the “ruff” tip is used to clean the pipeline from plaque collected on the walls;
• punching nozzles are suitable for removing dense compressed clogging;
• bottom devices are used to remove plugs from construction debris and stone chips;
• if hair, wool or rags have accumulated in the sewer, they can be removed using hook-shaped nozzles;
• loop-shaped nozzles were invented to combat the water seal.

Important: in addition to the configuration, the nozzles may differ in size. So, the same nozzle can be of different diameters, which allows you to choose a product for pipes of a certain section.

Reasons for the appearance

Sewer blockage is manifested by a violation of the flow rate of water, sometimes accompanied by the appearance of an unpleasant odor. The system is clogged for various reasons.

The most common include:

1. High water hardness, due to which lime deposits form on the inner surface of the pipes.
2. Accumulation of body fat. With their increase, the clearance in the drain system becomes very narrow over time, and may even disappear completely.
3. Food waste, garbage, hair, etc. entering the drain.
4. Incorrect installation of the drainage system.
5. Long time uncleaned siphon.
6. Damage (deformation) of pipes.
7. Corrosion on the inner surface of pipes (typical for metal).

Most often, blockage occurs in cast iron pipes, which are prone to corrosion and do not have smooth inner walls.

Causes of pollution

Even good pipes get clogged from time to time.

The drain pipe in the bathroom is clogged due to the fact that they settle on its inner surface:

• Threads from clothes when water is drained into the bathing container after hand washing and rinsing.
• Hair of any length.
• Fur of pets.
• body fat.
• Remnants. No wonder, because hygiene products have a fatty base, therefore, they also take part in the formation of blockages.

As a result, the pipe from the inside is overgrown with a layer of debris, which eventually narrows the clearance in the pipe. A dense cork is formed. Once it completely covers the cavity and makes it impossible to drain the water, and hence the use of the bathroom.

Conclusion

If you have tried several methods in practice, but have not been able to eliminate the blockage, it is better not to aggravate the situation with unprofessional actions. Contact qualified plumbers for help. Specialists have relevant experience and skills. Perhaps the reason lies not in organic deposits or debris in the sewer, but in the improper installation of the system.