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Post by writeon on Sept 18, 2009 12:40:29 GMT 2
My bathroom sink is nearly blocked. I suspect it's because my daughter's long hairs have collected in the plug-hole. Should I * Try and unblock it by using Mr Muscle (sink and plughole Unblocker - lethal stuff). * Empty the cupboard underneath the sink, put a large saucepan to catch the debris and wrench the U-Loop off? Help  |
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Post by pepecura on Sept 18, 2009 12:42:49 GMT 2
I'd do the second to make sure that it will not bother for long.
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Post by writeon on Sept 18, 2009 12:46:21 GMT 2
Hmmm....yes but I know there'll be a horrible mess. There is a shelf just 8 inches under the pipe-loop and no space for a bucket...just something flattish... so I'm thinking of a saucepan?
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Post by writeon on Sept 18, 2009 12:48:02 GMT 2
And will I be able to screw the loop onto the pipe again so that there won't be a leak? Is it easy? They're plastic.
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Post by pepecura on Sept 18, 2009 12:51:09 GMT 2
Hmmm, seems the shelf is not removable. If so saucepan will do the job I guess, I'd also take some useless cloth near me in any case.
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Post by pepecura on Sept 18, 2009 12:55:29 GMT 2
I think it is easy and you can do it. I am not sure there wont be a leak, but I think it is a small chance. Moreover, you cannot use the sink right now anyway, and it is for sure worth to give a try.
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Post by happytraveller on Sept 18, 2009 12:59:04 GMT 2
Hey, you can do this, you unscrew it, empty it and screw it back together. I've done it before, it's a piece of cake. Of course it might leak... but no risk no fun :-P
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Post by writeon on Sept 18, 2009 13:09:55 GMT 2
I'll do it a bit later....I'll take pictures of the situation...I'm not tidy!  |
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Post by happytraveller on Sept 18, 2009 13:15:22 GMT 2
Hahaha... please do that ! Good luck, I hope you have water damage insurance ! |
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Post by Baz Faz on Sept 18, 2009 13:27:16 GMT 2
When I had a bath in England blocked by hair I went to the hardware store and bought a litre of acid (though which acid you'll have to ask them - it was nearly 20 years ago and I have forgotten). I poured it very carefully down the plughole, only splashing and burning my hand a tiny bit, and the gunge was dissolved.
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Post by Gyro on Sept 18, 2009 13:27:30 GMT 2
"For the lads" .. ? ? ? ? ?
You sexist bint.
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Post by Big Iain on Sept 18, 2009 13:46:41 GMT 2
put the Mr Muscle down it! Just make sure that you buy the correct stuff. It will dissolve all the crap that is blocking it in a matter of 10 mins. Will save a huge amount of mucking around (you sexist bint!)
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Post by Gyro on Sept 18, 2009 13:47:29 GMT 2
Call a plumber. And make sure it's a tart.
You sexist bint.
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Post by Tilly Star on Sept 18, 2009 14:08:13 GMT 2
You can get some acidy stuff in the supermarket that will cut through it all. Its great, like a science experiment it fizzes and bubbles and steams as it clear out your pipes  Probably the acid Baz mentions but rebranded in fancy packaging and sold for 6 times the price. |
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Post by Tilly Star on Sept 18, 2009 14:09:21 GMT 2
Oh I just saw your have a Mr Muscle version - I'd just use that and see what happens. Its always been fine for me. Its only bloody rice and pasta that used the block the sink up as a clueless student that I had to unscrew it for.
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Post by writeon on Sept 18, 2009 14:19:26 GMT 2
Hmmm....the sexist bint is deciding what to do! I dread emptying the cupboard shelves , so much useless stuff under there. Curses - I emptied the cupboard then I couldn't move the screw connection....my hand isn't strong enough probably because I haven't got a normal wrist - I broke my wrist a couple of years ago. I'll have to use Mr Muscle overnight.  (unless I call for a man to come over). |
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Post by Gyro on Sept 18, 2009 15:00:12 GMT 2
You'll definitely need a man if you want a screw connection.
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Post by writeon on Sept 18, 2009 15:21:52 GMT 2
Ha Ha! It's not so easy to get to grips with my connections    |
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Post by happytraveller on Sept 18, 2009 15:42:13 GMT 2
OK... use the poisonous stuff.
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Post by Voy on Sept 18, 2009 16:18:16 GMT 2
just don't use that stuff on a kitchen sink.. it does something wierd with fat
/grease and makes an even solider blockage.
the other cool thing is a "snake" attached to an electric drill... instant, mini - roto-rooter
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Post by writeon on Sept 18, 2009 16:35:29 GMT 2
Perhaps I need Geeky!
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Post by Ethel Mertz on Sept 18, 2009 19:51:50 GMT 2
To unscrew your plumbing? Whatever rocks your boat, Writeon. Record it for posterity. |
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Post by welle on Sept 18, 2009 21:11:04 GMT 2
LOL, writeon, I'd just pour the liquid plummer or whatever you have down the drain. If that solves it, great. You can still unscrew the appliances later if needed.
And get a good wrench... it's all about the equipment.
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Post by Big Iain on Sept 18, 2009 21:16:51 GMT 2
*blushes* er, hi welle! would you like to join in with the boozers on here right now?
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Post by Gyro on Sept 18, 2009 21:18:25 GMT 2
I don't think that's an entirely tactful invite, Iain, seeing as how this thread is about plumbing the depths ....
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Post by pepecura on Sept 18, 2009 21:20:51 GMT 2
Dont forget, plumbing is always sexY!
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Post by Big Iain on Sept 18, 2009 21:21:04 GMT 2
like my chat-up lines, mate
BTW Writeon.... nobody NEEDS geeky!!!! people ENDURE geeky!
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Post by Gyro on Sept 18, 2009 21:27:19 GMT 2
"Dont forget, plumbing is always sexY!"
You're obviously not familiar with the term 'Builders Cleavage', Peps .......
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Post by welle on Sept 18, 2009 21:29:06 GMT 2
Errrm, tempting-but gotta run
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Post by pepecura on Sept 18, 2009 21:32:07 GMT 2
I am familiar, we call it 'fork' here...
I have witnessed some find it sexy.
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(unless I call for a man to come over).
