Blocked Drain

r_seal

Hi,

I've noticed that the water level has dropped in my toilet - on checking the exterior drain outside toilet window I found that it was full of water etc! There is a larger drain about 12ft away and this is also full.

1. I take it that this should both be totally empty?

2. I take it that the smaller drain should flow into the larger one?

3. So this means that there is a blockage between the larger drain and wherever that leads to?

4. Potential a big job?

Thanks

punisher5112

You may well have a blockage most likely at a join/bend in pipe.

Have you access to rods?

If not you could buy drain unblocker and pour it down and give that a go.

r_seal

Thanks for the reply - don't know if I can get any rods.

Would the drain unblocker work even with the water level so high?? Where would the best place be to get it?

punisher5112

r_seal wrote: »

Thanks for the reply - don't know if I can get any rods.

Would the drain unblocker work even with the water level so high?? Where would the best place be to get it?

Homebase , woodies any hardware.

It may not work but is great stuff for blockages Tha I have come across.

Rods shouldn't be very expensive so may be needed.

r_seal

Are they handy enough to use?? Just screw them together and push through the pipe?

Calahonda52

r_seal wrote: »

Are they handy enough to use?? Just screw them together and push through the pipe?

make sure you keep turning them slightly clockwise to keep them tighten up, otherwise u may lose them
Also keep score of the number of rods being used so as you can see where the blockage is.
Its a Sh$$ job:)

punisher5112

r_seal wrote: »

Are they handy enough to use?? Just screw them together and push through the pipe?

Correct they are quite rigid but flexible enough to clear bends.

r_seal

Right, might try that so!

r_seal

Set of 5x3ft rods in Woodies for €14 - might give them a go

r_seal

One more question - is it better to use a worm or plunger on the end??

punisher5112

r_seal wrote: »

One more question - is it better to use a worm or plunger on the end??

I used the worm type worked fine and as said above keep turning as you push.

r_seal

Sorted - thankfully was handy enough - worked backwards from the main drain which made it easier. Just wish the previous owners didn't flush baby wipes down the toilet!!!!