Sewage cleaning

Sewer pipes are designed to allow large volumes of water to pass through. Small objects should not be trapped in the pipeline, and contamination should stick to its walls. However, clogs and back-ups occur very often, especially where the builders were not conscientious enough. The washing of the sewage system is not very pleasant, but accessible to all. About how it is conducted, it will be discussed in the article.

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Why do pipes become overgrown?

With simple blockages, everyone who has ever lived in a house with a toilet, a bathtub or a kitchen sink came across. The reason can be a rag, a toy - anything. But it happens that no one seems to have tossed anything in the toilet, there is a net in the hole of the kitchen sink, which detains even not very large cuttings, and the water on one not very pleasant day ceases to leave. What would this mean and do we urgently need to wash the sewer?

Most likely, the unexpectedly arisen problem indicates that the sewers are overgrown. It happens, and it does not always depend on the tenants. The reasons may be:

• building defects;
• disturbances in the hydraulic sewage system;
• lack of regular pipe maintenance;
• jamming of different items.

Tilt angle

Sewer pipes( as, indeed, any other) should be located at a certain angle. If the angles are not met - the dirty water leaves not with the speed with which it is necessary. Accordingly - on the walls of pipes of pollutants remains more than planned by the designers, and the pipes gradually overgrow.

Hydraulic faults

Other design flaws may be the cause - an incorrectly made hydraulic system. The current of the water is disturbed, what passes through the nodes and siphons is not what should not be delayed, and in the end there is a backwater.

Foreign objects

Even in a perfectly constructed house, the sewage system must be regularly serviced. This is usually a utility company. Tenants pay a fee for the maintenance of communications, and the rest should take care of plumbers. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.

The only reason that most often depends on the tenants themselves is the hit of the most unexpected items in the pipes, from a toy submarine to a tattered old carpet or trimmings of a fur coat. This should be avoided in every possible way, otherwise - the whole house will have trouble. Regular washing of sewer pipes is not a luxury.

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What is the danger of a blockage?

If you do not pay any attention to sewer pipes, over time they are completely filled with all kinds of hardly soluble deposits. This is because even the most accurate tenants drain into the sewerage fats and other substances that form first a raid on the walls of the pipes, and then a more or less dense layer.

The layer grows, the hole becomes smaller and there comes a time when it disappears completely. It will lead to extremely unpleasant consequences, and the inability to use the water pipe and toilet bowl for a while is the least evil that can be expected. Much worse, that:

• Pipes begin to rot, as well as their contents.
• Dangerous gases are released during the process, which can lead to mass poisoning or explosion.

Therefore, even minor blockages need to be eliminated in a timely manner - and for this there is a flushing of pipes.

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Where do clogs arise?

With poor maintenance of the house, the pipe can grow anywhere. But there are some areas where blockages occur most often, and it is to them that should be treated especially carefully:

• pipes adjacent to the wash and bath outlet;
• toilet outlet;
• areas with a small slope.

It's on them and pay attention to the washing of the sewer does not take you too much time.

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Than to wash the pipes?

Sewage service is a periodic flushing. Otherwise - very soon it will be necessary to dismantle the pipes and change them to new ones, and this is a much more expensive and complicated procedure than rinsing. And you really do not need to replace the pipes yourself.

Preventive washing, as well as eliminating the supports, is done with a special hydrodynamic machine. Such machines are of two types:

• in trucks;
• portable.

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Machines for external sewerage

Hydrodynamic machines that are placed on trucks usually serve for one purpose - washing external sewerage, that is, pipes that pass between the manholes and the central canal. Clean them consistently and rinse under high pressure, and the used liquid is removed with a pump.

Important! Often, one machine for this is not enough, then two work simultaneously: one cleans, the second - pumps out. Such pipes have a large diameter, accordingly - deposits are formed too more.

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Internal sewerage systems

Internal sewerage is pipes that pass from the sinks and toilet bowls to the first section of the sewage well. They are cleaned with water or with the use of chemical reagents, especially when you need to remove serious fat deposits. A portable hydrodynamic machine allows you to do this.

It flushes any indoor networks:

• sewer;
• hot water supply;
• cold water supply;
• downspouts;
• storm sewage drains.

Important! The device successfully manages the washing of pipes from 20 mm to 200 mm.

Where is this system used?

Transport such units on passenger cars. Apply them not only in residential buildings, but also in many organizations:

• schools;
• hospitals;
• sanatoriums;
• catering establishments.

Important! The use of such machines allows the pipes to be freed from a wide variety of pollutants:

• il;
• sand;
• scale;
• sludge; ;
• fuel oil;
• solid inclusions;
• remains of concrete and grouting after repairs;
• ice plugs, if the pipes have frozen.

The main components of the hydrodynamic machine

On sale you can find hydrodynamic sewer machines from a variety of manufacturers and at different prices. The kit may differ, however there are some elements that are available in any model:

• engine;
• pump;
• water tank;
• hoses;Drums for hoses:
• nozzles.

In addition, the kit can include:

• high-pressure gun;
• tools for processing attachments;
• transport frame;
• filters;
• pressure regulators;
• case.

Nozzles

The engine and pump even for small units - very powerful. And the main working tool are the nozzles. They have different sizes. The use of this or that tip depends on:

• pipe diameter;
• character of the clogging;
• degree of overgrowth.

Important! There are special elements that allow you to flush curved pipes, remove fat, bottom sediments. The unit can be equipped with a turbo or jet nozzle. Each such element has several holes that "look" in different directions and are located at different angles - from 15 to 45 ° to the center line.

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Flushing pipes

The procedure is as follows.

1. The machine is connected to the network.
2. The hose is lowered into the well.
3. The worker presses the pedal or button( depending on the design).
4. The pump pumps water into the hose under high pressure.
5. Reactive thrust arises, which causes the nozzle to move forward along the pipe.
6. If necessary, the hose is unwound.
7. After washing, the hose is rewound - the drum drive is activated for this.

Important! The hose is fitted with a suitable nozzle. Through it, water is supplied into the pipe under a very high pressure - up to 300 atmospheres. This pressure can not withstand any blockage.

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Advantages of hydrodynamic cleaning

Given that there are several ways to deal with blockages and overgrowing, hydrodynamic wastewater washing has great advantages:

• qualitatively - no contamination;
• quickly;
• clean - no dust and dirt;
• soft - the pipes remain intact;
• washed all areas, even hard to reach;
• the outside temperature does not matter;
• restores the ability of the sewer to self-clean.

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How often should I wash the pipes?

If there are no "emergency indicators", it is sufficient to clean the pipes with a hydrodynamic machine a couple of times a year. Is it expensive? Someone will think that the price of the question is too great. However, replacement of pipes will cost much more.

Important! It is not necessary to wash pipes yourself. You can go to the communal service that serves the house, or hire a team. The car can be rented or bought, it will pay off fairly quickly.

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Other ways to deal with blockages

A hydrodynamic machine is an effective tool, but rarely used in everyday life. If you do not have to completely flush the pipes, and we are talking about the most common blockages, some simple things will help you to cope with the situation. But to begin with - two words about what are the ways to eliminate blockages:

• hydraulic;
• is hydrodynamic;
• chemical;
• mechanical.

Hydraulic method

This is nothing more than washing with water. This method is effective when it comes to the newly formed clogging:

• If the pipes are clogged under the bathroom or under the sink, turn on the hot water.
• Clogged toilet bowl, try to rinse with a normal sink first.

At first, perhaps, water will accumulate. We must wait a little while the water is gone, and repeat the procedure. Very often two or three times is enough.

Important! The toilet is cleaned only with cold or slightly warm water - hot water can cause leaks and damage to the enamel.

Hydrodynamic method

In the role of a hydrodynamic machine in this case serves as a plunger. In the toilet, a bath or a sink, a little water is pumped( not above the rubber tip of the plunger).Then proceed as follows:

1. Place the plunger on the drain hole.
2. Hold it firmly.
3. Pull and press several times with force, but so that the edges of the tip do not come off the sink or toilet.

Your efforts cause water in the pipes to move back and forth - after all, the accumulation of solids will go away.

Chemical method

It is possible to remove clog and with the help of chemicals that dissolve fats.

Important! The action of reagents is based on the fact that they form aggressive compounds with water, which dissolve pollutants.

The most popular chemical products that you can buy at any hardware store:

• "Mole";
• "Tiret";
• "Mr. Muscle";
• Domestos;
• Floop;
• "Deboshir".

Before you pour the product into the toilet or sink, be sure to read the instructions. As a rule, the principle of application is the same:

1. First you need to empty the shell of what is in it.
2. Then wait until the accumulated water comes out( or merge it manually).
3. Then the agent is poured into the pipe and several hours do not use the plumbing device.

Important! Work with chemicals in gloves, because these substances corrode the skin.

Mechanical method

For the mechanical method, a special steel cable is used. It can be with a handle, but it is applied in this way:

1. Remove the siphon.
2. Insert one end of the cable into the pipe, push it as far as possible.
3. Continue to push the cable by turning the handle or the other end.
4. When the cable reaches the cork, continue to rotate.
5. Do this until the blockage disappears.
6. Check if the blockage is actually removed by pouring several liters of water into the pipe.
7. If water passes, flush the siphon and reassemble it.

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Home remedies

You can try to cope with the clog with the help of home remedies. These include:

• baking soda;
• vinegar;
• salt;
• is any strong acid;
• alkali.

Option 1

Pour 1 cup soda into the sink. Do not use the plumbing device for several hours - it is best to carry out the operation at night. Rinse the pipe with water.

Option 2

This method requires 0.5 cups of soda and the same amount of vinegar. Pour both into the drain hole. The reaction will be very noticeable, but do not be scared, it should be so. But during the reaction these substances are just great to clean the pipes from plaque. The drain hole is closed and wait a couple of hours, and then rinse with boiling water.

Option 3

For this recipe you will need even the most common salt:

1. Pour 0.5 cup of soda into the drain hole.
2. There also pour the salt - also 0, 5 cups.
3. Fill all this with boiling water,
4. Leave the sink alone for the night.
5. Rinse the drainage hole with water.

Option 4

Pour any strong acid or alkali into the drain hole. With fatty deposits, they can cope without difficulty.

Important! Carefully act when installing plastic pipes - not every polymer can withstand such an aggressive environment.

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Less known methods of

There are other ways of pipe cleaning. They are less known, but no less effective:

• pneumatic gun;
• household pump with hose;
• vacuum cleaner.

How it all works:

• Air is pumped into the pneumatic gun, and then "shoot" into the pipe - the clogging disappears. Thus, it is possible to clean the pipe at a rather large distance - up to 50 m.
• In the hardware store you will find a domestic pipe cleaning machine. It is a pump with a hose. The diameter of the hose is 10 mm, at one end it has a nozzle, on the other end there is a fitting for connection. The pump is connected to the network. The nozzle is inserted into the pipe, water is supplied, the pipe is washed.

Important! This is the simplest hydrodynamic machine. On sale there are similar devices that do not work on the network, but on gasoline or fuel oil. Constructions are also diverse.

• Finally, the most common vacuum cleaner can act as a hydrodynamic machine if it has a reverse mode. Better - if the unit is powerful enough. It must be retrofitted with a suitable hose with a nozzle - and the hydrodynamic machine is ready.

Now you know all about what can be a cleaning and flushing in the sewage system with any type of obstruction and any localization. We hope that you managed to remove the cork from the pipe with a minimum of effort, rather than a complete disassembly of the pipeline.