ME Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 My mate the plumber has been round tonight and chucked some super dooper chemical down there tonight. It hasnt shifted yet but we are going for a second dose tomorrow. In the meantime Mrs ME has talked us into ordering a new toilet and a new floor :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I use an attachment on my pressure washer :blink: Its basically a long thin hose with a head that has 2 holes pointing backwards. You shove it up the drain and then switch on, it then shoves itself up the drain using high water pressure, when it hits something it soon gets past it then the water jets blow it down the tube just don't let it go too far: luckily I was unblocking my own bog and not a job, and the nozzle/head went right round the U bend and hosed down the entire bathroom was only about £15 but you obviously need a pressure washer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr W Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 I use an attachment on my pressure washer :blink: Its basically a long thin hose with a head that has 2 holes pointing backwards. You shove it up the drain and then switch on, it then shoves itself up the drain using high water pressure, when it hits something it soon gets past it then the water jets blow it down the tube just don't let it go too far: luckily I was unblocking my own bog and not a job, and the nozzle/head went right round the U bend and hosed down the entire bathroom was only about £15 but you obviously need a pressure washer! Do you the name of this product? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 As said, check the drain, if that's clear then get yourself a large plunger. None of this 'modern' super plunger ****, a good old fashioned rubber cup plunger about 5" in diameter. Flush the loo, then vigorously plunge the toilet bowl with a repeated action (down into the bowl and pull back), I find that normally 7 or 8 plunges is plenty. If it's just wipes, paper and poo it will be gone. I haven't had to do more than this for a WC block in years. If it's your drains and you don't fancy/have access to rods etc, Dynorod do fixed charge clearances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magus69 Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Unfortunately for me this kind of thing is a major part of my job.You need to determine where the blockage is so unfortunately you or whoever needs to lift the inspection cover and do a flush test by flushing both bogs at the same time,if the water arrives at the manhole quickly and backs it up without flowing away briskly the problem is down the line and should be tackled by rodding and perhaps jetting, (this may end up causing problems for your neighbours unless it is rodded/jetted to the main sewer). If the water arrives at the manhole slowly and the toilet bowls back up immediately then the problem is obviously between them and the manhole.This should be tackled in the first instance by plunging and I recommend a master plunger I know someone said they're s_hite but I have pushed babys nappys over 30 feet with one.The resultant blockage will eventually be pushed to the mouth of the manhole where it needs to be intercepted and removed.Ordinarily I would get the camera down there to see exactly what I was dealing with in case it was tree roots,collapsed/broken pipe,uric acid build up etc,but you seem confident that it's textile based wipes which do not break down like normal bog roll and I'd be incined to go with that. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 (edited) The end nozzle is called a retro jet or drain nozzle. In that the jets face backwards.. Edited October 19, 2011 by Good shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 I recommend a master plunger I know someone said they're ***** but I have pushed babys nappys over 30 feet with one. We have had heated discussions on this forum on subjects such as this which usually end in tantrums.So lets not go there. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magus69 Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 I recommend a master plunger I know someone said they're ***** but I have pushed babys nappys over 30 feet with one. We have had heated discussions on this forum on subjects such as this which usually end in tantrums.So lets not go there. :lol: Don't intend to mate I'll add that it "normaly" works for me but sometimes it doesn't!!. Mike.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 i found 4 litres of cheap coke did the job last time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Half a gallon of caravan toilet blue stuff dissolves most things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 ... I recommend a master plunger I know someone said they're ***** but I have pushed babys nappys over 30 feet with one.... Ok, not completely ****, but for loos they're not so good IMO. Trouble is they're a bit too rigid to get a half decent seal in the bowl, in my experience (as a 20 year working plumber) there's too much sloshing and not enough pumping. Each to their own of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 What about a rodenator!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Don't intend to mate I'll add that it "normaly" works for me but sometimes it doesn't!!. Mike.. Mike it was my jokey reference to 'shooting at range' that my post was aimed at, obviously only me on that wavelengh then :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Well, this is getting really exciting now! The bog has had two lots of "Knock out" (sulphuric acid based) down there and nothing shifted. I have had all Mrs ME's office carpet, underlay and floor up to reveal a sealed manhole. We have just had Dyno Rod out and they guy has lifted the shared sewer access pit in the back garden and it is full to the brim. We are now awaiting Anglian Water to come out on an emergency 24 hour call out. I am just off upstairs to get one of the kids armbands out of storage. Does anyone know the best swimming stroke for sewage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northeastshooter Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 BREAST STROKE WITH MOUTH AND EYES OPEN had a smilar porplem at work ayear or 2 ago flooded the carpark and drive in because they put some houses up near by and the pipes were to small Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Well, this is getting really exciting now! The bog has had two lots of "Knock out" (sulphuric acid based) down there and nothing shifted. I have had all Mrs ME's office carpet, underlay and floor up to reveal a sealed manhole. We have just had Dyno Rod out and they guy has lifted the shared sewer access pit in the back garden and it is full to the brim. We are now awaiting Anglian Water to come out on an emergency 24 hour call out. I am just off upstairs to get one of the kids armbands out of storage. Does anyone know the best swimming stroke for sewage? Bet you werent expecting to see the families Sunday lunch again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Bet you werent expecting to see the families Sunday lunch again Funny thing, we didn't even have sweetcorn... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 I have had all Mrs ME's office carpet, underlay and floor up to reveal a sealed manhole. Hopefully you won't have to open it, looks like your problem is further down the line, & maybe someone else's. Snorkel Kit & Flippers spring to mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 (edited) Don't they call it Bog snorkling - trunks - face mask and tube. Dave Edited October 20, 2011 by DSPUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 I might consider re-routing the foul waste and putting in a new manhole chamber if it runs under your extension, just in case it ever backs up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 I might consider re-routing the foul waste and putting in a new manhole chamber if it runs under your extension, just in case it ever backs up!! He's moving, just needs to clear it this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magus69 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 I recommend a master plunger I know someone said they're ***** but I have pushed babys nappys over 30 feet with one. We have had heated discussions on this forum on subjects such as this which usually end in tantrums.So lets not go there. :lol: Sorry fella I totaly missed that one went straight over my head but I'm so glad I never mentioned the time about the 704 yard hare I shifted with one of them pre-charged pneumatic plungers. Mike... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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