Flushing the sewers yourself

Modern communication systems are real benefits, as they greatly simplify life. However, without proper care, these benefits can turn into a burden. For example, if you use the sewer system incorrectly, it can simply be clogged. When using it, you must be extremely careful. In most cases, prophylactic procedures to prevent blockages help out. But if in your case it did not help, then you will need to flush the sewage system. To do this, use a variety of methods.

When to clean

Every day, fat, dirty water, small particles of organic matter, household garbage, human and animal hair, and other possible contaminants are drained into the pipeline system. The grate installed on the siphon is not always able to hold this garbage, therefore it penetrates deeper. As a result, a raid forms on the inner walls of the pipes, which at one point can completely stop draining drains. If you are still using cast iron sewers, the risk of blockage is incredibly high. If plastic, then the chance to get a blockage is small, but still there. There are three clear signs that the sewage system needs to be flushed.

1. The first signal is an unpleasant odor coming from the sewer system. This means that water stagnates in the siphon or in the pipe.
2. Another sign is a bad drainage of water from the bath or sink. If this is observed with you, then this is a clear signal that urgent intervention is needed.
3. Drainage is not carried out. Sewerage is completely clogged and needs urgent cleaning.

Cleaning methods

There are several common methods:

• Chemical.
• Thermal.
• Mechanical.
• Hydrodynamic.

Each of these methods is individual and has its own characteristics. For example, with the hydrodynamic method, the water pressure can reach two hundred atmospheres. With regard to thermal treatment, the water temperature can be + 120 ° C. Under the mechanical method refers to the use of various devices such as plunger, cable and the like. Well, the chemical method speaks for itself. It uses different chemicals.

Cleaning the plunger

The use of a plunger is permissible only for small clogs. The diameter of the plunger should completely block the drain hole. When working with him in the sink should be water. The cleaning process itself is as follows:

• Overflow must be closed. So it will create the necessary vacuum.
• The hole is tightly closed with a plunger, and sharp up / down movements are made about twenty times.
• At the very end of the plunger dramatically removed.

If the blockage has not been eliminated, then this procedure must be repeated. In some cases, additional cleaning methods will be required.

Boiling water in the fight against blockage

There are several methods using boiling water, here are some of them:

• Boiling water up to three liters poured into the drain hole. After twenty minutes, a cleaning is performed using a plunger.
• Soda is poured into the hole, which should be filled with boiling water. This mixture will be able to dissolve the fat and other protein compounds that are on the inner walls of the pipes. The procedure can be performed until the clog is completely eliminated. Additionally, you can pour vinegar. With a chemical reaction that occurs as a result, all deposits can completely dissolve.
• Another way that will take more time is to pour one hundred grams of salt and soda all night into the drain hole and pour the mixture with three liters of boiling water. By morning, you can work plunger, and the blockage will be eliminated.

Often, some techniques can be combined with each other.

Chemistry is in progress!

Chemicals are no less effective in combating clogging. In specialized stores you can find a large number of tools, the use of which will quickly overcome the blockage. You can buy a chemical agent in the form of a powder, liquid or gel. The use of each of them must be consistent with the attached instructions from the manufacturer.

The chemical agent Mole is very popular. The powder contains caustic soda. Literally after one or two hours the blockage will be eliminated. Simply rinse with clean water.

Use of plumbing cable

If all of the above methods have not given any effect, you can use a metal cable that is specifically designed to combat clogging the pipe. To use it, you will need help, as it will be difficult to do it yourself. Depending on the type of cable, it can reach a length of ten meters.

The cable is thrust into the drain hole or in a special revision. As the cable moves, it should be scrolled gradually. At the end of the cable there is a wire that will break the clog as it passes. This method is most effective, since the blockage will be eliminated for sure.

Hydrodynamic and thermal clogging

One of the effective means of sewage flushing is to use the hydrodynamic method. This option is suitable for pipes with any diameter. The principle of operation is very simple. A stream of water with a pressure of 300 atmospheres is sent to the place with blockage. For greater efficiency, various nozzles are used. Depending on the configuration of the sewer pipe is selected individual pressure of the jet of water.

As for the thermal method, in this case a jet of water is used not only with elevated pressure, but also with high temperature. Water temperature can reach 120 ° С. All this will create ideal conditions for the complete destruction of the blockage.

Tip! To use this method at home, you will need to use specialized equipment.

Vacuum cleaning

This method may seem strange, but in some cases its use is fully justified. Vacuum cleaning is carried out in several steps.

1. The wooden handle is removed from the plunger.
2. In the rubber cup, a suitable hole for the vacuum cleaner hose is cut from under the plunger.
3. By means of metal collars the opening is fixed.
4. Connect the hose to the hole.
5. Next, the plunger is pressed to the drain, and the vacuum cleaner is turned on at full capacity.

Using this method allows you not to rinse and blow the clog.

Combined methods

Sometimes you need a creative approach. Not every method can give the proper effect, so you have to combine some methods with each other. For example, you can combine mechanical cleaning with thermal. You can also combine other techniques. Most importantly, remember that success is much easier to achieve if you know the cause of the blockage and its location. In this case, it will be possible to influence the problem area by all possible means.

Tip! If all the options you have already tried, and nothing helped, it is recommended to contact the experts or think about replacing sewer pipes.

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