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Blocked Drain Questions

Urgent Drain Care are ready to take your call if you have a blocked drain. You can call us anytime on 053 9422794 or (089) 249 5802 or if you have any questions you can Email: info@urgentdraincare.ie Q: My bath is draining slowly. What does that mean? There could be a localised blockage in the primary pipe work before it meets the SVP (soil vent pipe) or gully to which the bath discharges. Often this will be made up of hair and 'scud' (scum and crud) from soaps, etc. The solution would be to disconnect the pipe work and clean the trap out. A small spring machine could then be used to de-scale the pipe work through to the outfall. Q: The manhole on my driveway is overflowing. Am I responsible for clearing the blockage? The pipe line from the manhole chamber, if it serves a single dwelling, is the sole responsibility of the householder. The pipeline is what's known as a transferred asset (ie belongs to your water and sewerage company) if it's outside the curtilage of your dwelling or at the point where it becomes a shared sewer (with another property). Q: There is a terrible smell coming from my drains. Smells may be overcome by removing all deposited matter from the gully grid and trap. (If you attempt this, use a mechanical aid rather than your hand). Strong disinfectants can help to discourage odours in the first place. However very often we find the cause is a build up of 'FOG' (fat, oil and grease). If there's evidence of grease deposits, we would strongly recommend that the drains are de-scaled professionally via water jetting. Good housekeeping ('bag it and bin it' rather than wash it down the drain) is the best preventive measure against odours — and potential blockages too. Q: What is a Bio Disc sewage treatment system? Bio disc sewage treatment plants are the preferred option by most of the planning authorities and W&SC in the UK, who prefer to recommend the installation of these plants because the sewage has been treated prior to disposal. Bio disc plants use an aerobic digestion process to naturally treat sewage. Bio disc treatment system’s store the sewage in a holding tank whilst the treatment process is undertaken. Heavy solid waste from a Bio Disc treatment system has to be disposed of in accordance with Waste Handling Legislation. Q: What is a grease trap? A: A grease trap is a piece of equipment that is installed to capture fats, oils and grease from sink waste to avoid it entering the drains and subsequently the sewage systems. If fats, oils and grease get into drains and sewers they solidify and then other debris catches in the grease which then causes blockages. Rats and other vermin feed off the grease waste. Grease traps should be cleaned and maintained regularly and the grease waste disposed of to registered waste disposal sites. Domestic properties should allow the grease waste to cool and then bag it and bin it. Alternatively an ecological solution would be to allow the grease waste to cool add some nuts into the grease and then feed to wild birds especially in the winter time. It is highly recommended that commercial properties where food is prepared should have some sort of grease trap/system in place.

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Need Your Drain Unblocked ?

Urgent Drain Care are ready to take your call if you have a blocked drain. You can call us anytime on 053 9422794 or (089) 249 5802 or if you have any questions you can Email: info@urgentdraincare.ie It may take a while for a blockage to build up and become completely apparent, but once a problem has started to take its toll it will be obvious very quickly. Keep an eye – and ear, and nose – out for these symptoms, and don't hesitate to take action.

The sights

One of the most obvious signs that a drain is blocked is if your toilet, shower, bath or sinks are draining slowly. If a blockage is particularly bad, water may not drain away at all. If just one of these things is having issues, then the blockage is likely in the fixture itself. However, if all of them are backed up, then the blockage is most likely to be in the sewer drain. The toilet is often the main driver for a blockage – if flushing the toilet causes water to rise in the shower, or running taps causes the water in the toilet to rise, then you've got a blocked drain on your hands. Essentially, if any water-based appliances are causing water to appear elsewhere when used, there's a problem. Don't forget to check external drains and manhole covers (from the outside – you should never go inside manholes) on your property – if there's a blockage, water will start to rise here too.

The smells

The most unpleasant symptom of all – foul smells are a dead giveaway for a blockage. If something has blocked the drain and begun to rot, you will certainly know about it. The bad smell may well begin to occur before any visual symptoms emerge, so if you start to catch whiffs of something being a little bit off then don't ignore it.

The sounds

Finally, if your pipes and fixtures sound different to usual, it could be an indication of a blockage. Gurgling noises from drains, plug holes, toilet flushes and pipes are early warning signs – the sound is created when air trapped in the pipes by the blockage is displaced and pushed up through the system. Any one of these symptoms on their own is cause for concern, but if you're noticing two – or even all three – then you may well have a plumbing emergency on your hands.

Preparing pipes and drains for winter

Bearing in mind any particular instructions provided to you by the manufacturer of your outdoor water-based appliances, drain all of the water from any pipes servicing these appliances. Antifreeze is not a prerequisite – the chemical can damage pipe lines and has the additional negative of environmental damage. If you have any hosepipes located in unheated or outdoor zones of your property, drain these and store them in a warmer area of your home. If you have any taps in these areas, close the indoor valves but leave the outdoor ones open; this will allow the water to expand safely thanks to the lack of pressurisation.

Repair leakages

At the end of summer it pays to take a trip around your property, inspecting while taps or amenities are flowing, to see if there are any leakages in your property. If you find any, patch them up using a patch kit. If the pipe services your heating or water mains, you should use the services of a professional – repairing these with DIY kits can be dangerous.

Latent heating

One of the easiest ways you can prevent frost damage in your home, especially if you have undertaken the previous steps but still want to err on the side of caution, is to keep your heating on at a low level throughout the winter months. This actually shouldn't result in a higher heating bill as stop-start periods of heating and sudden cooling will require more energy than a steady, lukewarm state.

Be draught-aware

Small gaps between masonry or under doorways – particularly in the garage – can quickly cool down and freeze any at-risk pipes in the home. Plug these up using insulation, wood or plastic, although don't extend this to any exterior vents such as those connected to the heating system unless you don't plan on using said appliance over the winter.

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How to get rid of unwanted fat

This is not another fad diet or latest craze in fitness regimes. It is straightforward advice about good housekeeping from the Ireland's independent drainage specialist, Urgent Drain Care. Out of all the drain blockages in Ireland 23% could be avoided if we stopped putting fat, oil and grease down our drains. The problem applies to both commercial and domestic users, but for businesses, it has wider reaching implications than localised blocked drains: there may be legal repercussions. If your negligence causes a pollution incident or if you are found to be in direct contravention of The Water Industry Act you could find yourself on the wrong side of a prosecution. People think that fat simply washes away down the sink with hot water, but as it cools in the drain, fat, oil and grease solidifies. It coats the inside of the pipe, which, with more and more fat build-up, will gradually lose its flow capacity. The end result is blocked drains. In a domestic situation, scraping food residue into the bin before washing plates, and ensuring that any unwanted fat, oil and grease goes into the waste bin rather than down the sink or drain, is all it takes to avoid the sort of situation. For commercial kitchens though, there may be a case for fitting a grease trap or interceptor. This will separate the fat, oil and grease from the rest of the wastewater, retaining it for removal by a licensed waste operator, whilst the rest of the wastewater flows out to the sewage works for treatment as normal.”

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Blocked drains some usefull facts and tips on how to deal with blocked drains

Some tips and things to avoid when you are considering how your drains work. We've been in business for years unblocking drains and there is nothing we haven't come across. We share our knowledge on this page or if you need our assistance we offer a 24 hour drain unblocking service

There are many reasons why a drain or gully blocks up. Sometimes this can be prevented by taking the time to wash out & clean the chamber or gully. Here at Urgent Drain Care we have all the mechanical & hand held equipment at hand to deal with any Emergency such as a Blocked Drain Blocked Toilet, Blocked Sink, or Shower. We often only take notice of a manhole or the service pipes below ground when a blockage occurs, but drains and drainage systems are an integral part of every house and place of work. The top Three main reasons are as follows;

Blocked Gully's

A blocked Gully or Gully's can easily get blocked by leaves or a build up of fat or dish washer cleaning products. The blockages can then cause a blockage to the connecting pipes within the chamber's causing a back up, and then eventually a blockage to the whole system. The removal of the Grating and cleaning several times a year can lower the chances of a blockage. At Urgent Drain Care we carry out regular maintenance programmes to both Residential & Commercial Clients alike.

Blocked Sinks & Pipe-work

All sorts of items including foods, detergents and waste products get washed down sinks . The majority of pipe-work which serve sinks and wastes is usually only 35mm in diameter. Waste traps such as P-Traps U-Traps are fitted below the sink and need regular cleaning, in some cases once per month. At Urgent Drain Care we carry all the tools of the trade to undertake problem blockages to sinks , such as drain snakes & Ridgid Drill & attachments to clear that blockage. Again the blockage could lead to further problems below the surface into the main chambers. More info on our blocked sink page here

Blocked Toilets, Drains & Manhole Chambers

A blocked Toilet or Toilets both on the Ground & first floors, can be a real inconvenience. And sometimes the only way to un-block this is by Drain Rods or drain Jetting equipment, the amount of equipment that is required to service or clear a blockage can run in to thousands of pounds, a typical vehicle fitted with all the operational equipment can typically cost in excess of £40k . Toilets usually block when something has been flushed away and gets caught in the pipe-work/ sewer pipes. The main causes can be face wipes/ nappy's cloth materials, to name but a few. regular Drain De-scaling and maintenance to the system will reduce the chances of a potential blockage. Also by not flushing down the toilet some of the items previously mentioned will reduce blockages. Other causes can be poorly laid waste pipes, incorrect levels of pipes and chambers, and lack of routine maintenance. Often the manhole chamber is built from brick-work and this could get dislodged and drop into the waste pipe / chamber. Remember 9 times out of 10 your manholes & chambers are linked to your next door neighbours houses, and although you may be carrying out regular maintenance are they?.

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