Cable for sewer cleaning - choice and application
Sooner or later there are traffic jams in any sewage system, a sign of which is slowly flowing water. Of course, in this case, you can use the services of plumbing, however, it is much faster and cheaper to remove the blockage on your own with a special cable. In this article we will take a closer look at what a cable for cleaning sewers is, what types it is and how to use it, in case of a traffic jam.
Types of clogging
Before proceeding to the description of the tool, consider the reasons for blockages in sewer pipes. This information will give an idea of how to clean them.
Operational clogging
Occurs if fat, food particles, hair, fibers, tissue, etc. get into the sewage system. Gradually, the walls of the pipes become overgrown with sediments, as a result of which their throughput decreases. Clogging of this type is well cleaned with a cable, however, sometimes they can be eliminated by chemical means.
Mechanical blockage
Occurs due to violation of instructions for using the sewer system. Often due to carelessness or ignorance, large items fall into the toilet, which clog up the system in narrow places. They detain all the small debris, resulting in a traffic jam.
If the object stuck in the sewer is not too large, it can be removed with a cable. However, in some cases it is necessary to dismantle the pipes.
Technological blockage
The cause of the technological blockage is improper installation of pipes or their wear. In this case, cleaning will not help. To fix the problem, you need to fix installation errors or replace old pipes.
Types of cables
All existing plumbing cables for sewer cleaning differ in size - length and diameter. In addition, some products have additional nozzles. The most common are the following types of them:
| Rope made of galvanized steel with a diameter of 6 millimeters | The product is durable, durable and flexible, which simplifies the process of cleaning pipes. Its standard length is 5 m. A similar product can be used both in apartments and in private houses. |
| Cable for cleaning sewer pipes with a diameter of 9 millimeters | It is a hollow spiral. This tool, like the previous one, belongs to the household category. |
| Product length of 25 meters and a diameter of 13.5 millimeters | Unlike previous ones, it is considered professional. It is made in the form of a spiral of spring wire, the diameter of which is 1.8 mm. One end of the product has a curved handle. Such a cable can be used for cleaning the risers, as well as horizontal pipes. It is necessary to say that such products exist of small length, they are intended exclusively for cleaning toilet bowls. |
| Tool diameter of 16 millimeters | It is a professional serious tool. Its central core is entwined with spring wire of 3 mm diameter. The length of the tool is usually 60 m. If necessary, it can be transformed from a flexible product with a tensioning structure into a rigid one. The price of this tool is the highest. |
Tip! Experts recommend to break the end of the crimped cable with a hammer. The resulting "brush" is much more effective to remove debris from the pipes.
For private use to use a professional tool does not make sense, since it is inconvenient to use. The best option are models with a diameter of 6 and 9 mm, a length of 5-6 m.
Sewerage cleaning
So, we have dealt with types of cables, now we will consider how to clean the sewage system with a cable. This procedure is not a big deal, however, you still need to know some nuances.
So, the instruction for cleaning the sewer is as follows:
- Before you begin this operation with your own hands, you must cover the floor with foil., because the work is relatively dirty. In addition, hands need to wear gloves.
- Then, holding the cable for cleaning the sewage system rolled up in a ring, the tip should be inserted into the pipe.
- As you push into the tube, the ring should be turned. In this case, the tool should be rotated in one direction. It is impossible to change the direction of rotation during the sewer punching.
- When the end of the cable reaches the point of clogging, it will become harder to move.. It is possible to destroy a stopper by short translational movements. In some cases, when the pipe is heavily clogged, it is necessary to remove the sewage cable in order to clean it of dirt and then re-immerse it.
- After the plug is destroyed, the pipes should be rinsed with hot water.. To this end, boiling water is poured into the sewer.
Tip! Together with the cable you can buy a set of nozzles that are designed for different types of sewer blockages. In most cases, the most effective is a cleaning tool with a rotary or punching nozzle.
The process of cleaning the sewage is completed. Next, the cable for sewage must be thoroughly washed with a brush with the addition of detergent, rinsed in hot water and dried. The instrument is then folded into a ring and stored. (See also the article Flushing Sewerage: Features.)
Conclusion
The presence of sewer cable in the house will save you from many problems, because clogging can occur at any, the most inopportune moment. In most cases, this tool allows you to clean sewer pipes in just a few minutes. Moreover, it is not difficult to do this at all.
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