ClaretforLife 6:52 Tue Jul 3
Rodding a drain, how hard can it be?
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Well? I think it's between the surface drain and the manhole. Borrowing some rods to do it, but don't have a fucking scooby what to do with them.... Guess I just ram them down there?
Any tips?
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riosleftsock
8:23 Wed Jul 4
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Mea Culpe
I am involved in the poo and wee industry.
The enemy of the drain is fat, oil and grease or FOG as we experts refer to it.
Not bad for an electronic/electrical engineer/lawyer/accountant/health and safety expert eh?
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Saul Bollox
7:31 Wed Jul 4
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RODDING A DRAIN!
Is this some kind of reference to anal sex?
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jimbo2.
6:10 Wed Jul 4
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As One Rad said, you MUST turn the rods clockwise as you push them into the drain, otherwise they will unscrew half way along and you will be in trouble.
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Far Cough
5:40 Wed Jul 4
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rios is a janitor, he knows these things
*winks at rios*
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Russ of the BML
5:36 Wed Jul 4
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riosleftsock 8:18 Tue Jul 3
You need to get out more.
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riosleftsock
5:26 Wed Jul 4
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Regarding sulphuric acid; Do not use it, it does not rot the pipes (well, it will eventually) it eats the pva cement that joins the pipes together.
It will do similar to the joints in your interceptors and outside drain lines as well as being universally loathed by the water companies because it is so aggressive. DO NOT USE ONE SHOT, its fucking dangerous in the hands of an amateur.
You can buy citrus based acids or even enzyme/bacteria dosing chemicals, which, while they take longer (leave over night) are a lot less aggressive and will still clear or soften any blockages.
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One Raducioiu!
2:55 Wed Jul 4
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Had to do this for the first time a few years back.
Was a bit down on the old reddies, so though I'd have a go myself rather than fork out loads for someone else to do it.
It really is just a case of having a good old poke.
Only tip is to turn the rods to the right. That way they don't unscrew and come off mid-drain!
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ClaretforLife
2:44 Wed Jul 4
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and the answer is...
Really easy. Don't waste money on Dyna-rod or any drain clearing people, just buy some rods.
Piece of piss
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jack flash
9:22 Tue Jul 3
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Wear rubber gloves & always remember the origins of the expression "Getting hold of the wrong end of the stick!"
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Joke Whole
8:52 Tue Jul 3
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Sounds like this Rod chap owes you big time. You didn't let him break your wife in, did you?
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Iron Duke
8:43 Tue Jul 3
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Give the rod a twist while you're ramming it down the drain.
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Sledgehammer
8:38 Tue Jul 3
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ahh that would be because its not the same plastic as a standard waste pipe.
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Shrek
8:37 Tue Jul 3
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Sledge, well it did on my plastic flexible hose waste pipe, burn't holes right through, can't say for rigid.
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Sledgehammer
8:32 Tue Jul 3
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Shrek 8:26 Tue Jul 3
No it doesnt.
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Shrek
8:26 Tue Jul 3
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Don't pour sulphuric acid down the sink. I can confirm it clears all the shit out of the pipes and you will have freeflowing water, however it also melts all the plastic and you will end up with holes in your pipes. So slightly more free flowing than is required.
Shreky solves your plumbing problems.
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Basildon Bob
8:23 Tue Jul 3
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keep doing it and hey presto basically
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riosleftsock
8:18 Tue Jul 3
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I bought a proper set of rods with drain and chimney attachments - brilliant investment.
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franksfat&slow&wank
8:16 Tue Jul 3
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fucking excellent claw
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Thames Ironworks
8:12 Tue Jul 3
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bubble ed! 7:10 Tue Jul 3
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Double that, fucking excellent Claw!
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bubble ed!
7:10 Tue Jul 3
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The Hooded Claw 7:09 Tue Jul 3
hahahahahahahahahaha
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The Hooded Claw
7:09 Tue Jul 3
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It's a bit like giving one to 55 year old woman who's had a good life.
Whack it in as hard as you can and hope for the best. Ok the smell will be horrendous and you won't even touch the sides but she'll be grateful and you'll be yourself after a really good shower.
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