If flushing doesn’t work, it’s time to remove drain pipe parts, like the neck, and dig out the debris with a pole of some sort. A plumber’s snake works well. Don’t do the cleaning while on the ladder! Come down to the ground and take your time. ...
Knowing how to fit akitchen sinkis an extremely useful skill to have and will save you a significant amount of plumber costs whenever you purchase a new sink and taps to go with it. In this articlewe take you through a very simple and informative step-by-step guide on removing and repla...
An undermount sink doesn't have faucet holes, and the faucet is mounted on the countertop or the wall, so there's no need to disconnect it to remove the sink. You do have to remove the pop-up assembly (if there is one) and the drain, because you'll need to support the sink to ...
Use an empty bucket and place it underneath the U-shaped pipe beneath your sink to collect any leaks during the process. Use a wrench and loosen the slip nuts at both ends of the pipe to remove it. Empty the pipe and use an old toothbrush to clean away any build-up. Rinse the pipe...
Using a spud wrench, loosen and remove the nut from the sink basket. If the basket spins while trying to remove the nut, jam a pair of pliers into the cross-pieces of the basket and hold while turning the nut. Once removed, clean away all the old putty and gunk. The spud wrench is...
Remove standing water from the sink. Pour 1/2 cup baking soda down the drain, followed by 1/2 cup white vinegar. Cover the drain and wait 15 minutes. Flush with hot water. Plunger Technique Fill the sink with enough water to cover the plunger's head. ...
sink or shower. Wipe away grime along the edge of the drain. Remove anyvisible hairfrom the drain cover so it doesn't go down into the plumbing when you clean. Get rid of any other debris that could fall into the open drain, such as small pieces of soap or lids to shampoo bottles....
drain. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for doing this and their advice on how to unclog a sink drain. If you need to remove some screws, make sure they don’t fall down the drain. And, if you need to remove stopper parts from under the sink, keep a bucket underneath the pipes...
A sponge Duct tape (or an old dishcloth) A large towel A cup or beaker Step 1: Drain the sink of any water If the sink is half-filled with water that won’t drain, remove and dispose of the excess water using the cup. The goal is to have a reasonably water-free sink basin ...
The blockage may lie in the tank’s leach field if the water level is high in the inlet baffle/pipe. Remove The Scum A.S.A.P. to prevent septic system backups. A solid layer of solid waste material known as scum can build up on the top of the pipe of the septic tank. ...