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90 degrees bend blocked drain

  • 29-08-2024 1:40pm
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 460 ✭✭


    Have a blocked drain outside front of gaff that kitchen sink and dishwasher flow into and is full of years of fat and grease. Only thing is there is a 90 degree bend at the bottom and am finding the drain rods can't flex that tight of an angle. What would be best way to unclog it?



Answers

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,576 ✭✭✭Rows Grower


    Hydrocloric acid should clear it but be extremely careful using it and keeping any pets away from the drain afterwards.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,062 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    Did you try hot water and a plunger? What about going at it from the sewer AJ downstream?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 SnowWhale78


    I had a very similar problem OP. Tried everything to get a rod down and around but couldnt.

    Ended up getting this from Woodies. Put half the bottle down and did the job. Might need the full bottle depending on how bad your blockage is.

    https://www.woodies.ie/durabond-1-litre-drain-and-toilet-unblocker-1101468

    Just check instructions before you buy as its not suitable for all systems.

    Hope that helps.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,255 ✭✭✭smuggler.ie


    Private septic tank? not sure if any acid based stuff is "healthy" to use there…

    if you have/can get presure-washer, there are attachments for drain cleaning, something i got for myself few years ago
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0001P0BPI?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

    Just match your power washer brand/model as connectors might differ



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,703 ✭✭✭blackbox


    That looks like a gulley trap to me.

    Remove the water and then dig out the gunk from the bend. Long rubber gloves would be useful.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,371 ✭✭✭monseiur


    It's not exactly a 90 degree bends that's at the bottom as such - it's the design of the trap in the gully, it has a trap similar to a toilet bowl that will always be full of water which acts as a seal to stop gases, smell, fumes etc. from flowing back from the main sewer system. Goggle '' 4 inch wavin plain gully trap'' The photo will give you an idea of what your up against when trying to flex rods into it.

    First remove as much of the water/grease as possible after agitating it thoroughly, make a ''scoop'' by cutting a plastic water bottle say 4 inches from bottom and tacking it on to a bit of timber. An old big ladle would be ideal for this.

    Pour in 3 to 4 litres of hydrochloride acid (or similar) and leave for 24 hours, this should dislodge the remaining gunk. Needless to say you'll have to temporarily divert the sink/dishwasher water for this period



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 67 ✭✭Darrener




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 460 ✭✭slystallone




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 460 ✭✭slystallone




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 67 ✭✭Darrener


    They should be able to give a price but it was 175 for me for a similar issue



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,371 ✭✭✭monseiur


    Pour it in straight from the drum, there will be enough water left in trap to dilute it.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 460 ✭✭slystallone




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 379 ✭✭Grassy Knoll


    try caustic soda, add to a bucket of cold water, stir with a stick and then pour down the drain, having cleared as much of the water, gunk etc. pour you mix in and over and hour or so it should do the job.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,062 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    Nope, not when there is sufficient water in the pipe.

    You just need to be aware that this process is dangerous as you're making an acidic mix of unknown concentration, so use caution. I'd only advise doing this if there is a small amount of water bypassing the blockage, otherwise there is a chance that the acid just sits there and doesn't take effect. One of the issues with that can be that somebody else then puts their hand into the strong acid mix and receives burns.

    If there is more than 2 or so liters of water in the pipe, add in around 150g max, so a quarter of a 500g bottle, and stir it gently with a wooden stick. Then either bin or rinse that stick very well.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,371 ✭✭✭monseiur


    No, it's supplied at half strength at best but more than likely 30%



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 414 ✭✭The Ging and I


    Scoop out as much water as possible before adding acid solution.



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