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Do you have a slow draining toilet? Does the toilet water rise and take a few minutes to drain to normal height? A slow draining toilet can be very frustrating, particularly when a single flush doesn’t produce enough force to clear away the waste. When a toilet won’t flush properly this indicates a problem with your plumbing system. The good news is that a slow draining toilet may be a quick and easy fix.
If you’ve been to the supermarket, watched the news or scrolled through your social media lately, you’ll know about the toilet paper panic happening in Australia due to the Coronavirus. Finding supermarket shelves empty has resulted in some people turning to other alternatives such as kitchen paper towel, tissues, paper napkins and wet-wipes. But is it really safe to flush these products?
There are many different causes of blocked drains in Sydney homes and further abroad. The most common articles plumbers remove from clogged drain pipes include hair, food scraps, tampons, sanitary items, tree roots and other items you would expect to find in a drain. However, plumbers occasionally encounter more unusual things deeply buried in the waste disposal systems…
Some blocked drains are out of our control, such as those caused by old, damaged pipes or tree roots that have entered a crack in the sewer line. The majority, however, can be easily avoided. Drains become blocked when foreign items get washed down the sink or toilet. While your drains may be able to keep up for a while, it's only a matter of time until they get blocked - and repairs may be costly.
Running a busy restaurant is hard enough without the added stress of a blocked drain. Restaurants rely heavily on their plumbing systems to provide food and beverages and clean facilities for guests. When things go wrong with the drainage it can bring business to a standstill. Below are some methods for avoiding the most common blocked drain issues faced by Sydney restaurants.
Want to know how to unblock a toilet? Blocked toilets are one of the most common plumbing problems experienced by Sydney residents and business owners. Pressing the flush button and watching the toilet fill up with wastewater can be stressful and embarrassing. Luckily, learning how to unblock a toilet is relatively simple.
If you've got a blocked drain or blocked toilet, the simplest DIY method to fix it is using a plunger. They are cheap and readily available from all hardware stores. Make sure you use the correct plunger for a job. You’ll need a drain plunger or cup plunger for the majority of clogged drains. Toilets are the exception. To unblock a clogged toilet you’ll need a specific toilet plunger which is often called a flange plunger.
Having a blocked toilet is one of the biggest inconveniences you can have in your home. Not only is it unhygienic and smelly, it can potentially cause lasting water damage if it overflows into other areas of your house. So what are the main causes of a blocked drain or blocked toilet and how can you prevent it from happening?
