rake60
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Here's a real off topic story.
The kitchen drain was in need of some serious attention.
Old fashioned cast iron drain pipes that are probably at least 80 years old.
Knowing from experience what it costs to have RotoRooter make a
visit I decided I had to tackle it myself. I tried the good old manual drain
snake, lots of mess but not much progress. Next came the Mr Plumber gel,
same results. Then the wife asked if the air line from the garage compressor
would reach that far. I thought it was worth a shot. I stretched the air
line into the kitchen, wrapped a damp rag around the blow gun and held
it tight into the cast iron pipe under the sink. One quick shot, and it
immediately blew the drain clear. I don't know if I'd try it on PVC pipes
but it sure worked on the cast iron with no ill effects.
I have to give credit for the idea to my wife.
AND, for her buying the air compressor for me as a Christmas
gift a few years back. :wink:
Rick
The kitchen drain was in need of some serious attention.
Old fashioned cast iron drain pipes that are probably at least 80 years old.
Knowing from experience what it costs to have RotoRooter make a
visit I decided I had to tackle it myself. I tried the good old manual drain
snake, lots of mess but not much progress. Next came the Mr Plumber gel,
same results. Then the wife asked if the air line from the garage compressor
would reach that far. I thought it was worth a shot. I stretched the air
line into the kitchen, wrapped a damp rag around the blow gun and held
it tight into the cast iron pipe under the sink. One quick shot, and it
immediately blew the drain clear. I don't know if I'd try it on PVC pipes
but it sure worked on the cast iron with no ill effects.
I have to give credit for the idea to my wife.
AND, for her buying the air compressor for me as a Christmas
gift a few years back. :wink:
Rick