New Posts For Thread: Any blocked drains experts on Chit Chat ?https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31280809/any-blocked-drains-experts-on-chit-chatyou're my last resort because I've tried everything else.the blockage is in the kitchen sink, but it's not the U Bend, it appears to be at the bottom of the standing pipe that I can't unscrew to get to, maybe further.I have tried unblocking gels, I'vA lot of sink blocks can be caused by fat congealing in the u-bend. Just applying gentle heat with a hair drier will clear these.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31280809/any-blocked-drains-experts-on-chit-chat?post_id=554334225#554334225A lot of sink blocks can be caused by fat congealing in the u-bend. Just applying gentle heat with a hair drier will clear these.Sat, 28 Apr 2018 05:52:19 -0500I love a happy ending.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31280809/any-blocked-drains-experts-on-chit-chat?post_id=554333213#554333213I love a happy ending.Sat, 28 Apr 2018 04:35:32 -0500Thanks for the replies, didn't get round to even testing some of the advice as I managed to clear itI poured some oust descaling liquid into the pipe after taking apart the section I could, then put it back on and poured in a kettles full of hot watehttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31280809/any-blocked-drains-experts-on-chit-chat?post_id=554312319#554312319Thanks for the replies, didn't get round to even testing some of the advice as I managed to clear itI poured some oust descaling liquid into the pipe after taking apart the section I could, then put it back on and poured in a kettles full of hot wateThu, 26 Apr 2018 17:12:59 -05001. Pour very hot but not boiling Water into the sink, wait for it to go down. 2. Leave for 10 minutes.3. Unscrew the U bend part of the pipe, empty the remaining luke warm water in that part into the toilet.4. Put a funnel into the standing pipe, youhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31280809/any-blocked-drains-experts-on-chit-chat?post_id=554276209#5542762091. Pour very hot but not boiling Water into the sink, wait for it to go down. 2. Leave for 10 minutes.3. Unscrew the U bend part of the pipe, empty the remaining luke warm water in that part into the toilet.4. Put a funnel into the standing pipe, youTue, 24 Apr 2018 18:00:39 -0500use a mop with a tight head on it and plunger the drain outside,that will release it if the blockage is in the outside drain.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31280809/any-blocked-drains-experts-on-chit-chat?post_id=554275505#554275505use a mop with a tight head on it and plunger the drain outside,that will release it if the blockage is in the outside drain.Tue, 24 Apr 2018 17:03:05 -0500Hard to visualise what your set-up is here but A-T’s advice is prob the way to go.To get maximum impact you need to take out as much water out form in front of your blockage as possible.The more concentrated the caustic soda is the better.But be wahttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31280809/any-blocked-drains-experts-on-chit-chat?post_id=554273349#554273349Hard to visualise what your set-up is here but A-T’s advice is prob the way to go.To get maximum impact you need to take out as much water out form in front of your blockage as possible.The more concentrated the caustic soda is the better.But be waTue, 24 Apr 2018 14:44:35 -0500Ring the Water Board and ask for their drain unblocker service. Guy comes round with a high pressure hose.Doesn't cost much.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31280809/any-blocked-drains-experts-on-chit-chat?post_id=554272153#554272153Ring the Water Board and ask for their drain unblocker service. Guy comes round with a high pressure hose.Doesn't cost much.Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:41:28 -0500get some proper caustic soda from a hardware shop (not the drain unblocker rubbish you find in supermarkets). pour some down the plug hole with some boiling water and wait a few hours then pour more boiling water down again.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31280809/any-blocked-drains-experts-on-chit-chat?post_id=554270575#554270575get some proper caustic soda from a hardware shop (not the drain unblocker rubbish you find in supermarkets). pour some down the plug hole with some boiling water and wait a few hours then pour more boiling water down again.Tue, 24 Apr 2018 12:34:33 -0500If it's laid out as Saddo says then it should be an easy fix.If it runs into a sh1t pipe then it will go straight down your main drain. As others have said, lift your manhole cover and investigate. If you can't see a blockage try rodding back towardshttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31280809/any-blocked-drains-experts-on-chit-chat?post_id=554269727#554269727If it's laid out as Saddo says then it should be an easy fix.If it runs into a sh1t pipe then it will go straight down your main drain. As others have said, lift your manhole cover and investigate. If you can't see a blockage try rodding back towardsTue, 24 Apr 2018 11:43:35 -0500Pour acid down the sink.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31280809/any-blocked-drains-experts-on-chit-chat?post_id=554265073#554265073Pour acid down the sink.Tue, 24 Apr 2018 07:05:18 -0500