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A drain cleaner is a chemical product that unblocks sewer pipes or clogged wastewater drains. The term may also refer to a mechanical device such as a plumber's snake, drain auger, toilet plunger, or similar device. Occasionally, the term is applied to a plumber or other individual who performs the drain cleaning and hygiene.
Chemical drain cleaners, plungers, handheld drain augers, air burst drain cleaners, and home remedy drain cleaners are typically applied to the problem of a clogged single drain, such as a sink, toilet, tub, or shower drain. An effective drain cleaner can remove soft obstructions (such as hair and grease) accumulating near the fixture's drain inlet.
If more than one plumbing fixture is clogged then electric drain cleaners, battery powered drain cleaners, sewer jetters or such mechanical devices are usually required to clear obstructions along the entire length of the drain piping system, that is, from fixture drain inlets through the main building drains and lateral piping outside the building to the collector sewer mains.Each type of drain cleaner has advantages, disadvantages, and safety considerations as described below.
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Chemical drain cleaners, plungers, handheld drain augers, air burst drain cleaners, and home remedy drain cleaners are typically applied to the problem of a clogged single drain, such as a sink, toilet, tub, or shower drain. An effective drain cleaner can remove soft obstructions (such as hair and grease) accumulating near the fixture's drain inlet.
If more than one plumbing fixture is clogged then electric drain cleaners, battery powered drain cleaners, sewer jetters or such mechanical devices are usually required to clear obstructions along the entire length of the drain piping system, that is, from fixture drain inlets through the main building drains and lateral piping outside the building to the collector sewer mains.Each type of drain cleaner has advantages, disadvantages, and safety considerations as described below.
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Question about moving a drain line.
I have two separate 4" drain pipes that my fixtures connect to, and I want to move 2 fixtures to the other pipe. Here is a diagram of the situation. Everything is in the crawlspace, and everything is vertical except for the 2 drain pipes, and the line I want to move. Will this work? If so... -
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CH drain valve won't shut
Today I drained my CH/HW. This is a standard vented, pumped S plan with two electric valves, and I'm in UK. I was lucky enough to have a drain valve underneath ground floor, relatively accessible, see pics: However, upon refilling the system, I found out that that valve will rotate... -
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Connecting LG washer drain pipe to sink
Hi sorry for this post which sums up my diy skills. I have an LG washer and on the drain hose it has some kind of no return valve. I want to connect the drain hose to the kitchen sink. Do I just cut the hose to get ridof the valve bit and slide it over the kitchen sink waste pipe secured with...- Fshdave
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- connecting drain pipe sink washer
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Need help with a garage floor drain cover
Does anyone have any suggestions on where to find a replacement cast iron garage floor drain cover. Mine is severely rusted through. The diameter of the opening is 13 inches and the depth for the legs is 3 inches. I have attached some pictures of the old cover. I have tried home depot and...- Marbles1234
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- america cover drain floor garage help usa
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Plasson Water Meter Drain
My house has a water meter in one of the Plasson internal water meter mounts with drain. I want to do a bit of work near to the meter so the best way to drain would be from the meter drain. However, I can not figure out how it works... there doesn't seem do be a tap. Can anyone explain? Thanks -
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Hot water cylinder drain valve.
Hi all, Looking for some help, I am a complete novice when it comes to plumbing so any help would be appreciated. Today i had to drain down the central heating system to change a radiator valve in the lounge that's leaking which was fine. But just as i was about to fill the system again i... -
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Softener Drain Line Question
Hello, I am a bit confused with what I "think" is the builder's pre-installed softener drain line. I opened the wall to see better what is going on. Glad I did. This is in a garage, and the house is on a slab in SoCal. First question: Is this 3/4" copper pipe sticking out of wall the... -
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Broken 8" drop drain tee
Hi guys, I'm not a plumber but I am in the trade so I do have some knowledge, but this one is a bit tricky. I have an old concrete manhole with an 8" clay pipe drop drain going into it from approx a meter up. Now someone in their wisdom has joined into this pipe with 6" plastic and just sat... -
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Unknown substance in sink drain
My sink emits a whiff of something when hot water is used. It isn't the water itself. I've used bleach-based drain cleaners and soda and vinegar to no effect. I took a good look down the drain and found the attached. Whoa. It isn't scoopable. It feels more like soft rubber and is a single... -
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How any wraps on PTFE tape on a threaded drain off valve?
Hello, I was wondering how many wraps of PTFE tape you need to use on a threaded drain off valve that is going to be fitted into a Telford horizontal stainless hot water cylinder. Thanks -
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Help to identify hair catcher
Hey guys, was wondering if anyone can identify the make and model of my shower base so I can find where to get a new hair catcher from. This one has seen better days. Thanks. -
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How to drain down to remove towel rail AND valves?
Towel rail needs to be removed so that new flooring can fit over pipes. Therefore the whole thing needs to come off valves and all so that the pipe ends coming up from the floor are exposed. The bottom compression nut and olive can stay on each pipe as there will be big enough holes in the...- bureaucrazy
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- drain drain down rail remove towel towel rail valves
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Central Heating Forum
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Tools for clearing urinal pipework
I get called out to alot of urinals , I'm considering purchasing the milwuakee m12 drain cleaner, has anybody got experience with them or can you recommend another tool for the job ? Thanks- Jtr29
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- cleaning drain pipework tools urgent urinal
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- Forum: Plumbing Tools
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What is this, a drain off valve
Hi, I'm looking for my drain off valve and the only thing I can see code to one is is value. Is it a drain off point?- Randombob85
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- drain valve
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- Forum: Central Heating Forum
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Help, identifying shower drain (pic attached)
Hi, Just trying to clear hair etc from our shower drain, does anyone know if the center piece (with water in it) shown in photo should just pull up or would I need to unscrew the whole thing. Sorry if question if obvious, i'm new to all this.. Thanks
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