How we use a drain rod for drain unblocking?
We are careful while carrying out a drain rod for unblocking a pipe. The drain rod specialist prepares for the repair with all the necessary safety gear, including thick rubber gloves and goggles, to wellington boots and overalls. We carry out 3 major steps.
Find the Blockage:
The first step is to try and find the issue with the naked eye. Sometimes, the block will be quite near to the surface of the drain cover and can be easily removed using only the hands. In case it cannot be immediately identified with the naked eye, the technician will insert the drain rod and probe until it encounters the obstruction.
Break up the Accumulated blockage:
The drain rod is then pushed hard onto the blockage until the technician is able to break through it and smash it down into smaller pieces. The force also loosens the sludge sticking on the walls and breaks down to pieces and becomes easy to clear.
Flush and Clean the Debris:
The technician then pours hot boiling water down the drain to rinse out the broken down debris, until none is left inside. We are always careful not to leave any debris inside after this, or it will build up into a blockage again very quickly.
CCTV Drain surveys
Sometimes we are unable to see or understand why the drains are blocked. With the help of a CCTV drain survey, we can accurately locate and capture the whole picture of the insides of the drain lines. Our drain rod specialist begins the process by inserting a camera into the drainpipe to try and detect the precise location and extent of the blockages. Once they have the full picture, our drain unblocking experts etermine the best strategy to remove them.
There are instances where one unblocking method alone will not give the desired results. We have a variety of tools at our disposal to ensure accurate resolution of the issue and restore the normal smooth functioning of the drain.
