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The Best Methods That Melbourne-Based Plumbers Use To Clear Blocked Drains Optimally

January 2, 2022

Blocked drains are something that almost every Melbourne resident faces at least once or twice a year. The results of such blockage can be many, sometimes almost unpreventable. As a DIY enthusiast, you might consider homemade solutions such as pouring hot water, baking soda, and the like to clear up the clogged drains. But more than often, you do need professional help and use the most advanced technologies because the debris clinging on the drain walls would be stubborn. Here’s a briefing on the latest technologies that plumbers frequently use.

CCTV

The plumbing teams working on blocked drains in Fitzroy and other Melbourne suburbs often use CCTV drain cameras. It reaches the site of the maximum blockage without digging or guesswork, which prevents any additional damage or stress to the pipe. Also, with its help, you can reach the spot from where the blockage originates and fathom the best method for optimal cleansing.

Hydro jetting

This method involves the use of heavy-duty, high-pressure pipes. It has an intricately designed nozzle. The nozzle gets attached to a pump. The latter delivers a powerful water stream. Several licensed plumbers working on blocked drains in Richmond and adjoining areas prefer hydro jetting to clear up stubborn debris like:

  • Mineral accumulation
  • Grease
  • Hair strands
  • Foliage

This method helps flush out different types of debris from the drain that DIY methods cannot. Hence, the effect of such cleansing is, in all ways, more efficient.

Pipe-locating Equipments

Plumbers who specialize in clearing up blocked drains in Fitzroy and adjoining areas utilize various tools to deliver the perfect solution to every need. For example, you might have heard about snake pipes and wondered what it is. To put it simply:

  • It is a horizontal-shaped drain auger.
  • It comes with a flexible and long metal coil.
  • It works similar to that of a corkscrew.

Your plumber would activate coils through the motor, and it would force up the coil ends to drill through the dirt accumulation. Rapidly, you can see the debris getting washed away, and even the stickiest kind of dirt clinging on the walls of drain pipes would go away.

Call your plumber to discuss what might work perfectly for you.

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