• Does my soil pipe need rodding?

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:53 pm**

When I flush the toilet it fills up and doesn’t go down quickly, is the pipe blocked downstream and does it need rodding?

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:58 pm**

This one has potential

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:01 pm**

Plunger or boiling hot water from the kettle will sort.

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:03 pm**

Sounds like a bung. If you can get hold of a plunger and get a decent suction try working that a few times. It happened to us and the plunger did the trick. Make sure it’s wide enough, some are just for sinks rather than toilets.

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:04 pm**

Bravo

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:05 pm**

I had a similar problem. The plumber came along, got his long pipe out and had a right good rodding. I paid him, and he said he looked forward to coming again if I ever needed him.

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:05 pm**

Unless you live in a bungalow I’d say it’s toilet or internal drainpipe that needs clearing.

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:05 pm**

Just get the toilet brush on it, too much paper or something

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:09 pm**

Have you got access to a manhole cover somewhere on your property. Not a pleasant task but if you lift the cover you will be able to see if the main sewer pipe is running freely. If it’s not running freely it will be backed up and a few feet deep in water plus who knows what else!

If it’s blocked there are emergency firms that will visit and check / flush out the blockage. We were charged about £60 and they solved problem in half an hour. I was expecting to pay more so see how you go on.

If the sewer pipe is not blocked it’s in the pipework between toilet pan and the sewer pipe so probably plunger and rubber gloves needed?

Good luck.

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:15 pm**

Is this an episode of Carry on up the Kyber?

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:17 pm**

Clovius Boofus wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:05 pm
I had a similar problem. The plumber came along, got his long pipe out and had a right good rodding. I paid him, and he said he looked forward to coming again if I ever needed him.

What did the wife think of his services?

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:24 pm**

As above, use toilet brush. Keep flushing and vigorously push brush.

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:26 pm**

If there isn't a history of blocking it is likely a one off. The watermill slowly get round and through the blockage and soften it. Squirt neat washing up liquid into the pan to help this process. Don't flush the toilet just add water from a bucket. If you haven't a plunger get a mop and keep pushing and pulling out of the bend,this will create a movement that will release the blockage.

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:31 pm**

Tw@ wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:17 pm
What did the wife think of his services?

She was happy I got a skilled man to help us both out.

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:31 pm**

Just to add. If you have house insurance you may be covered under that policy, worth a call if you’re not sure and unable to clear it. Some Insurance companies allow a callout without any cost.

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:33 pm**

Great title to be fair. Something out of confessions of a plumbers mate!

Squeeze some fairy liquid down and fill bowl with hot water then shove a mop down and push it through. Works every time for me.

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:34 pm**

A rolled up sleeve and quick plunge may reveal something around the u bend.

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:37 pm**

Thought I'd accidently found an old copy of Penthouse Letters for a minute here...

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:43 pm**

Pearcey wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:33 pm
Great title to be fair. Something out of confessions of a plumbers mate!

Squeeze some fairy liquid down and fill bowl with hot water then shove a mop down and push it through. Works every time for me.

How many times do you block it?

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:43 pm**

Clovius Boofus wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:31 pm
She was happy I got a skilled man to help us both out.

Have you got his number

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:44 pm**

Pearcey wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:33 pm
Great title to be fair. Something out of confessions of a plumbers mate!

Squeeze some fairy liquid down and fill bowl with hot water then shove a mop down and push it through. Works every time for me.

I’ll try that now

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:46 pm**

Must be a contender for all time classic thread title on UTC/CM! Top work that man..

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:48 pm**

Pearcey wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:33 pm
Squeeze some fairy liquid down and fill bowl with hot water then shove a mop down and push it through. Works every time for me.

If that doesn't work try a laxative.

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 11:02 pm**

Best fix I was told and works a treat was cutting the bottom off a big pop bottle and using that as a plunger - stick a glove over your hand and keep plunging with the bottle and it’ll quickly clear it (obviously keep the top on the bottle to keep it sealed)

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 11:06 pm**

The clue is surely in the posters username …

Posted: **Fri Aug 04, 2023 11:57 pm**

AlargeClaret wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 04, 2023 11:06 pm
The clue is surely in the posters username …

Rude!

Posted: **Sat Aug 05, 2023 12:37 am**

Posted: **Sat Aug 05, 2023 7:15 am**

Open up your manhole covers and work back to the house.
We have 3 chez Hollands, and with a bit of common sense you can identify where the blockage is.
If successful, go to Screwfix and by a set of rods.
If this is a one-off it could be a blocked U bend on the bog. Manhole covers first!

Posted: **Sat Aug 05, 2023 7:25 am**

NW water will sort the sewer blockage FOC these days if you have a blockage outside the house but between your hose and the main sewer
If you are not in a terraced house most properties will have one or more houses taking the effluent via one sewer pipe into the main sewer in the street
My guess is you have a sewer pipe blocked outside the house

Posted: **Sat Aug 05, 2023 7:27 am**

If you or neighbours have young babies too many families flush baby wipes down the loo and cause blocked pipes

Posted: **Sat Aug 05, 2023 8:24 am**

Warning - a serious answer.

If it's a blocked sewer you will likely have issues with other waste pipes, like the bath or sink (you could test this of course - run your sink tap for a while and see if the sink starts to back up), therefore let's start by assuming it's your toilet. The best tool is known as a 'snake':

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plumbers-Unblo ... C79&sr=8-5

That should solve the problem.

I was having problems for a few years on and off. My toilet was some fifty years old. Eventually I decided to replace it. This is what the pipe leading out of the back of it looked like (those of a weak disposition, look away!):

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That's mostly limescale. Nice! In fact you can see the effect of my using the snake on it and why it was getting blocked.

If this doesn't solve your problems then the next move depends on what sort of property you live in. Flats have 'stacks', which are pipes that take the waste water from your and the flats below and above you. If they get blocked your neighbours may also have issues. That's a job for professionals. Arrange that through your management company as it's a communal issue. If you live in a house the waste will lead to a manhole near your house. You might be able to deal with this. Come back on here and ask.

I'm sure there is guidance on all this on YouTube etc..

Posted: **Sat Aug 05, 2023 8:47 am**

Good point by hipper re bath and sink but you may find the sink empties and water back fills your toilet before the toilet then drains. I have had that happen

Posted: **Sat Aug 05, 2023 8:51 am**

Hipper wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 05, 2023 8:24 am
Warning - a serious answer.

If it's a blocked sewer you will likely have issues with other waste pipes, like the bath or sink (you could test this of course - run your sink tap for a while and see if the sink starts to back up), therefore let's start by assuming it's your toilet. The best tool is known as a 'snake':

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plumbers-Unblo ... C79&sr=8-5

That should solve the problem.

I was having problems for a few years on and off. My toilet was some fifty years old. Eventually I decided to replace it. This is what the pipe leading out of the back of it looked like (those of a weak disposition, look away!):

Back of Toilet.JPG

That's mostly limescale. Nice! In fact you can see the effect of my using the snake on it and why it was getting blocked.

If this doesn't solve your problems then the next move depends on what sort of property you live in. Flats have 'stacks', which are pipes that take the waste water from your and the flats below and above you. If they get blocked your neighbours may also have issues. That's a job for professionals. Arrange that through your management company as it's a communal issue. If you live in a house the waste will lead to a manhole near your house. You might be able to deal with this. Come back on here and ask.

I'm sure there is guidance on all this on YouTube etc..

How the hell did you manage to get an otter stuck down there?

Posted: **Sat Aug 05, 2023 9:02 am**

How did your rodding go last night? Hope you weren't too vigorous or you will be achy and sore this morning.

Posted: **Sat Aug 05, 2023 9:31 am**

These work really well. If you use one make sure you block up any plug holes that connect to the same soil pipe so that stuff doesn’t get forced where you don’t want it

https://hsstoolshop.co.uk/drain-cleanin ... 2053-p.asp

Posted: **Sat Aug 05, 2023 9:52 am**

Not sure how your tool will close off a toilet drain to allow pressure pump

Posted: **Sat Aug 05, 2023 9:57 am**

mdd2 wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 05, 2023 7:27 am
If you or neighbours have young babies too many families flush baby wipes down the loo and cause blocked pipes

Yes, never flush wet-wipes down the bog.

Posted: **Sat Aug 05, 2023 10:52 am**

His arm might be stuck down the bog hence no update.

Posted: **Sat Aug 05, 2023 11:12 am**

Empty as much water as you can from the pan. Pour a bottle of Domestos, or even better a litre of Sodium Hypochloride down, then add just enough water to get that over the U bend. Leave it to work as long as possible. Then flush away. Worst it’s cost you is a bottle of bleach.
Good luck.

Posted: **Sat Aug 05, 2023 11:17 am**

boatshed bill wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 05, 2023 9:57 am
Yes, never flush wet-wipes down the bog.

We have a soak away system, being very rural. We had relatives stay, 4 females all using wet wipes. Nightmare to clean out after they had gone.we now have these signs in both bogs.

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Posted: **Sat Aug 05, 2023 11:53 am**

Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 05, 2023 11:17 am
We have a soak away system, being very rural. We had relatives stay, 4 females all using wet wipes. Nightmare to clean out after they had gone.we now have these signs in both bogs.
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Do the turds go in a bin ?

Posted: **Sat Aug 05, 2023 12:38 pm**

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Posted: **Sat Aug 05, 2023 1:02 pm**

bfcjg wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 05, 2023 11:53 am
Do the turds go in a bin ?

They do in parts of Greece - like our hotel in Santorini. A bit disconcerting at first but worse things happen in the world.

Posted: **Sat Aug 05, 2023 1:15 pm**

A lot of fuss over nothing imo , simply wrap your turds in coloured paper and lob them into any neighbours garden with screaming young kids . Retreat a safe distance and watch their eyes light up as they open the mystery gifts. To prolong the japery , once angry voices are raised, pop your head over the garden wall with a grim reflection that “ there’s some dirty b@stsrds about “..

Posted: **Sat Aug 05, 2023 1:24 pm**

aclaretinstevenage wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 05, 2023 1:02 pm
They do in parts of Greece - like our hotel in Santorini. A bit disconcerting at first but worse things happen in the world.

I've been to Greece many many times you can jettison your turds into the bowl its the paper you have wiped your arse with that goes in the bin

Posted: **Sat Aug 05, 2023 1:46 pm**

bfcjg wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 05, 2023 11:53 am
Do the turds go in a bin ?

Normal flush. Into holing tank additive breaks it down, tben soakaway to ground at a ddpth.

Posted: **Sat Aug 05, 2023 2:08 pm**

A full bucket of water poured quickly usually unblocks mine. If the water flows over the toilet then you've got a problem with your drains and/or your diet.

Posted: **Sat Aug 05, 2023 2:42 pm**

We need to know if tw@ is OK,poor guy could be starving to death or unconscious with his arm stuck down his wc.

Posted: **Sat Aug 05, 2023 3:28 pm**

Vincent'sCap wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 05, 2023 1:24 pm
I've been to Greece many many times you can jettison your turds into the bowl its the paper you have wiped your arse with that goes in the bin

Of course! It's age you know!!

Posted: **Sun Aug 06, 2023 1:50 am**

I tried some foam unblocker that was recommended online and it didn’t work very well, some of it came up through the shower drain and the toilet is still very slow at going down

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