Plumbing - Page 6 - Answered Questions & Fixed Issues
Clogged sinks and toilets
Never use Draino on a toilet. All pipe cleaning liquids are not really a solution, just a temporary fix.
Since you said that the slow draining is associated with both the toilets and the sinks then I am almost certain that you have a venting issue.
Imagine a drinking straw.....now if you hold your thumb on the end of the straw and bring it up abouve the water level water remains in the straw. This is because air can't get in to replace the water. When your finger is removed then the water flows freely.
As with the straw, your plumbing must also breath. I would bet that one or more vents that are on your roof have become clogged with debrise. Squirrels love to throw nuts and stuff down there to build their nests upon.
Climb up there (safety is a priority) and try running a snake (~$10 at lowes) and see if you hit any obstruction. If so, use the snake to dislodge it.
If you would like, pour water down the vents either by hose or bucket and see if the water backs up. If it does then you have a clog. You can also use the water to try to clear the clog.
Thanks.
4/6/2022 3:13:10 PM •
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How can I disconnect the pipe under the kitchen sink?
Hi again Joe
Plumbing trouble now? The pipes with some type of glue are indeed glued with PVC Pipe Cement. It melts seals and glues the pipes together. The only way to to cut and put in a joined, once again glued. Normally you only undo the threaded connector under the sink waste, and the water trap that is attached to it.
4/6/2022 2:41:16 PM •
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