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Title: Name of best drain unblocker liquid here please
Post by: Rich000 on August 05, 2016, 11:44:14 AM
 bath so can't just take it to bits and flush through without a sledgehammer !!
Title: Re: Name of best drain unblocker liquid here please
Post by: Johnrgby2 on August 05, 2016, 11:55:47 AM
Quote from: Rich000 on August 05, 2016, 11:44:14 AM
bath so can't just take it to bits and flush through without a sledgehammer !!

We use Aqua Ferte, it is very caustic, but it depends what is blocking it.
Title: Re: Name of best drain unblocker liquid here please
Post by: erik_tonny on August 05, 2016, 12:09:08 PM
tried a plunger?
Title: Re: Name of best drain unblocker liquid here please
Post by: Rich000 on August 05, 2016, 12:11:46 PM
Ta, trip to Marcial'sl then and try that, think it is just general build up of detritus over time, If not option 2 involving the sledgehammer may come into play
Title: Re: Name of best drain unblocker liquid here please
Post by: Rich000 on August 05, 2016, 12:21:50 PM
Thank you people but a full bottle of desinfeccion and the appliance of hot jet shower seems to have done it, Think half the trouble is as we know most washing machines here vent into the bath, so with all the dust etc!!!! But I will chuck a bottle of above down it as well just in case.
Title: Re: Name of best drain unblocker liquid here please
Post by: Johnrgby2 on August 05, 2016, 13:06:17 PM
Quote from: Rich000 on August 05, 2016, 12:21:50 PM
Thank you people but a full bottle of desinfeccion and the appliance of hot jet shower seems to have done it, Think half the trouble is as we know most washing machines here vent into the bath, so with all the dust etc!!!! But I will chuck a bottle of above down it as well just in case.

Just avoid the fumes, not pleasant!
Title: Re: Name of best drain unblocker liquid here please
Post by: gattaca66 on August 05, 2016, 21:55:47 PM
Agua fuerte is, basically, hydrochloric acid. It is great for dissolving mineral rather than organic deposits, and also very effective at dissolving metal pipework, stone, cement, mortar etc...! The best drain clearer is simple, cheap, caustic soda, although like Agua fuerte it needs to be treated with caution and respect. Buy it in most fereterias or supermarkets, and follow the instructions on the pack, wearing rubber gloves and, ideally, some eye protection!
Title: Re: Name of best drain unblocker liquid here please
Post by: Johnrgby2 on August 06, 2016, 08:42:25 AM
you would have a problem finding anything cheaper than Agua fuerte its around 1â,¬ a bottle
Title: Re: Name of best drain unblocker liquid here please
Post by: tl2222 on August 06, 2016, 09:54:48 AM
Is there a trap in your bathroom floor with a metal cover? We had a blockage and a plumber just unscrewed and unblocked it in minutes.
Title: Re: Name of best drain unblocker liquid here please
Post by: Johnrgby2 on August 06, 2016, 10:14:10 AM
Quote from: tl2222 on August 06, 2016, 09:54:48 AM
Is there a trap in your bathroom floor with a metal cover? We had a blockage and a plumber just unscrewed and unblocked it in minutes.

Good thinking, we have one and that never crossed my mind, although we pour Aqua Fuerta down it frequently, how dumb am I, must be age :o
Title: Re: Name of best drain unblocker liquid here please
Post by: SheilaW on August 06, 2016, 14:22:42 PM
Cauatic soda = sosa caustica
Drain cleaner = desatascador
Available in all the ferrets ears and most supermarkets.
Title: Re: Name of best drain unblocker liquid here please
Post by: woodside on August 06, 2016, 16:23:28 PM
Poor ferrets!!  :o
Title: Re: Name of best drain unblocker liquid here please
Post by: Johnrgby2 on August 06, 2016, 16:31:33 PM
Quote from: woodside on August 06, 2016, 16:23:28 PM
Poor ferrets!!  :o

Well spotted ;)
Title: Re: Name of best drain unblocker liquid here please
Post by: Rich000 on August 06, 2016, 16:57:54 PM
Thanks again people, Seems to be ok now and I forgot about the access plate in the floor and just rod it, as it has a towel to stand on over it. First thought next time
Title: Re: Name of best drain unblocker liquid here please
Post by: woodside on August 06, 2016, 20:06:08 PM
Just like when an electrical appliance falters... Normally, if you switch it off, wait a few minutes & then switch it on again, hey presto... it works perfectly, but I always forget to do this  :)