Author: Tony
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Weighing Up Mechanical vs Chemical Drain Unblocking
When it comes to unblocking a drain, there are two main methods: Mechanical means and Chemical means. Mechanical means involve physically removing the blockage with tools like a plunger or a drain snake, while chemical means involve pouring chemicals down the drain to dissolve the blockage. While both methods can be effective, there are some…
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Basic PPE to use when Unblocking Drains in the Home
When unblocking a toilet, it’s important to take safety precautions to protect yourself from exposure to harmful bacteria and viruses (also you don’t want the particulars of what you’re dealing with on your face, clothes or skin…) You won’t be stylish wearing this stuff, but it could save you becoming ill or harming your eyesight!…
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How to Fix a Leaking Toilet
Here are several ways you can investigate and stop a leaking toilet. First, Let’s Determine Where and What the Leak is When it comes to a leaking toilet, there are two different sources – feed water and waste water. Even though the water is ultimately from the same source, the toilet, finding which part of…
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Rothenberger Ropump, AKA Toilet Plunger
This is easily one of the most effective toilet plungers available off the shelf and widely used by professional drainage contractors. Although expensive, they tend to last forever and one purchase may be more cost effective than the call out for a blocked toilet each and every time. Here you can see how easily this…