Supragal Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 You lot always seem to be able to answer any question posed... my bath plug hole is partially blocked. Now, taking it all apart and clearing it out is a boys job so I'm hoping there is some magic stuff I can pour down there that will fix it? It will be blocked with my hair as is always the case. Any recommendations on what actually works? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Are you sure its the bath plug hole? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 'Drain Free' or some other similar stuff. You'll get it in Tesco or Sainsbury's. Be careful with it though as it's caustic and will burn you if you get it on your skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 Are you sure its the bath plug hole? What on earth does that mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 'Drain Free' or some other similar stuff. You'll get it in Tesco or Sainsbury's. Be careful with it though as it's caustic and will burn you if you get it on your skin. Reckon it's hardcore enough? Someone said the off the shelf stuff doesn't really do it... didn't want to spend money and not have it work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 go to a plumbers merchant and buy dambuster, its high in sulphuric acid so will do the job. Be careful using it though as if you get it on your skin it will be very painful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Caustic soda, cheap and the toughest out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Petrol + a match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy W Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Use a bottle of One Shot. Never fails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 Petrol + a match. Always one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I got some stuff from Wilkinsons for a blocked drain and it was 98% hydrochloric or sulphuric acid (can't remember which). Pour down the drain, leave for a couple of mins then rinse rinse rinse rinse rinse Jamesy's suggestion of One Shot sounds like the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 If you use any of the stuff out of B & Q etc Rosie it will work but take care, wear gloves and don't stand with your face over the drain when you pour it in - arms length jobby if you have no goggles. Know a guy who got badly scarred when caustic reacted with something in the drain and blew back. Its unlikely but take precautions anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 go to a plumbers merchant and buy dambuster, its high in sulphuric acid so will do the job. Be careful using it though as if you get it on your skin it will be very painful Yeah I can imagine!! I think I'll keep the door closed else Stig will do something ridiculous and hurt himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 That Mr Muscle stuff worked for me when I had to do it, but whatever you use, keep the windows open else going back in there will be tough work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 go to a plumbers merchant and buy dambuster, its high in sulphuric acid so will do the job. Be careful using it though as if you get it on your skin it will be very painful Sounds like the stuff I use, thick black liquid, about 98% sulphuric but does the job every time:) Wear safety glasses too in case you get splashes in your eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 That Mr Muscle stuff worked for me when I had to do it, but whatever you use, keep the windows open else going back in there will be tough work... Don't get it up your nose either. It's a little unpleasant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Yeah I can imagine!! I think I'll keep the door closed else Stig will do something ridiculous and hurt himself. I think you know he'll manage to do something to himself anyway! How's his paw now? All healed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 one shot drain cleaner or any sulphuric acid. its probably clogged by a build up of hair or limescale in the pipes. be careful this acid is serious stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Sounds like the stuff I use, thick black liquid, about 98% sulphuric but does the job every time:) Wear safety glasses too in case you get splashes in your eyes. Wouldn't sulphuric acid melt some of the drain's plastics at all then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 nope, plastics have a sufficient resistance to the acid. especially dranage piping. human erm droppings also contain a mixture of chemicals and acids that eat plastic so these plastics have an extra ingrediant to protect against them. also the acid reacts at the blockage which once open makes the water gush through, the acid wont have enough time to sit on the plastic to damage it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Wouldn't sulphuric acid melt some of the drain's plastics at all then? Guess not? It comes in a plastic container too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 nope, plastics have a sufficient resistance to the acid. especially dranage piping. human erm droppings also contain a mixture of chemicals and acids that eat plastic so these plastics have an extra ingrediant to protect against them. also the acid reacts at the blockage which once open makes the water gush through, the acid wont have enough time to sit on the plastic to damage it. Oh. Guess not? It comes in a plastic container too? Oh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 You don't need and caustic or `orrible and expensive potions, just buy a decent plunger and have at it with a few inches of water in the bath. You can even make a decent plunger with a stiff C/V boot gaiter, a Jubiliee clip and piece of dowel, if you are the Blue Peter type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 You don't need and caustic or `orrible and expensive potions, just buy a decent plunger and have at it with a few inches of water in the bath. You can even make a decent plunger with a stiff C/V boot gaiter, a Jubiliee clip and piece of dowel, if you are the Blue Peter type. And some sticky backed plastic too, surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 forget the rest get this works every time http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=-1vTLRP5u7w&feature=related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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