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dean33

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Blocked down pipe New
« on: September 16, 2012, 01:47:34 pm »
What's the best way to clear out a blocked down pipe  :)
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Tom White

Re: blocked down pipe
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2012, 02:30:17 pm »
Quote from: dean33 on September 16, 2012, 01:47:34 pm
What's the best way to clear out a blocked down pipe  :)

It depends where it's blocked.  If it's blocked at the top, sometimes just scooping the dirt out unblocks it.  Sometimes you may have to disconnect the down pipe from the gutter at the top.  Other times no ladders are needed 'cos it's blocked right at the bottom.

Take a look at the job and think about it.  Guttering is fairly simple stuff.  If you need to use ladders I find a ladder stand off great for these jobs and also a Rojak ladder stopper.
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dean33

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Re: blocked down pipe
« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2012, 02:38:38 pm »
Thanks tosh

not actually got a blocked one yet just planning ahead

thanks for the tips pal  ;D
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sunshine windows

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Re: blocked down pipe
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2012, 04:38:34 pm »
Always have a Phillips and a flathead screwdriver handy as some installers screw the bends together.
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Perfect Windows

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Re: blocked down pipe
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2012, 04:49:48 pm »
If it's blocked at or near the bottom, a length of stiff hose pushed up the drain hole (ooer-missus!) will often get things moving enough that any trapped water will clear the rest of the blockage.  Same near the top.

Vin
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robertphil

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Re: blocked down pipe
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2012, 04:55:22 pm »
tennis balls can jam a downpipe, iv seen a couple ,not easy to spot , but can be sometimes tugged out by spearing them with a long screwdriver
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R.C Property

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Re: blocked down pipe
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2012, 05:02:43 pm »
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David Salkeld

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Re: blocked down pipe
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2012, 01:17:53 pm »
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