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retrofitting a cleaning eye to 1 1/2" pvc drain pipe.

  • 10-05-2020 12:38pm
    #1
    tom1ie
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    hi all,
    is it possible to retrofit a cleaning eye to a 1 1/2 inch pvc pipe coming from a kitchen sink, as in, using a hole saw to cut a hole in the pipe and then glueing on an access head? something like a boss joint for a 4" soil pipe?

    also can you use the rods for cleaning 4" sewage pipes to clean 1 1/2" pipe, obviously using the correct size plunger head, or would those rods be too rigid and big?

    thanks all.


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  • #2
    tom1ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,288 ✭✭✭✭tom1ie


    tom1ie wrote: »
    hi all,
    is it possible to retrofit a cleaning eye to a 1 1/2 inch pvc pipe coming from a kitchen sink, as in, using a hole saw to cut a hole in the pipe and then glueing on an access head? something like a boss joint for a 4" soil pipe?

    also can you use the rods for cleaning 4" sewage pipes to clean 1 1/2" pipe, obviously using the correct size plunger head, or would those rods be too rigid and big?

    thanks all.

    Anyone?


  • #3
    the_pen_turner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,598 ✭✭✭the_pen_turner


    those rods will only work on really straight runs. a wire snake would be better. or a small dia jetter for the power washer
    I don't see why you cant cut a t in half and solvent weld it on .
    I don't think that's the best way to do it . there must be an issue with the falls or a dish in the pipe for it to keep blocking.
    I would take off the pipe and install the rodding eye properly.

    have you a pic of the set up


  • #4
    tom1ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,288 ✭✭✭✭tom1ie


    the_pen_turner wrote: »
    those rods will only work on really straight runs. a wire snake would be better. or a small dia jetter for the power washer
    I don't see why you cant cut a t in half and solvent weld it on .
    I don't think that's the best way to do it . there must be an issue with the falls or a dish in the pipe for it to keep blocking.
    I would take off the pipe and install the rodding eye properly.

    have you a pic of the set up

    Nah to be honest it’s not blocking up or anything I’m just thinking from a Maintainence point of view and that it would be a handy thing to do to install a strap on boss.


  • #5
    the_pen_turner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,598 ✭✭✭the_pen_turner


    tom1ie wrote: »
    Nah to be honest it’s not blocking up or anything I’m just thinking from a Maintainence point of view and that it would be a handy thing to do to install a strap on boss.

    im a great believer in them too. I always fit them . better have and not need than need and not have. .
    you can always try to glue one on.


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