Blocked Bathroom Sink?

[berniecuddles]

hello we have a blocked bathroom sink tried everything to unblock it but no good the toilet and shower and bath all are ok!
last resort later today is caustic soda if that doesn't work any ideas please thx

[dekkypoo]

Would agree with others on "not having u-bend" being unusual. I have used caustic soda with "very hot" water many times on plastic pipe, always worked and no problems but give it plenty of time.

[wolf63]

I have long hair and it clogs up the bath drain but, for some weird reason, I have a build up of cat fur in the bathroom sink.

I use a mixture of drain cleaner and long tweezers. That was how I discovered the cat fur.

Is it not possible to use bicarbonate of soda and vinegar rings a bell too.

[HansUrbancka]

@wolf63.......You have now rung a bell with me.

Vinegar and Bi-carb react together like the 'ingredients' of fire extinguishers and create a violent foaming action which ,in actual fact, can be sufficient to unblock a sink outlet.

Hans.

[EcclesCake]

Vinegar, bicarb and soda crystals is even better.

[berniecuddles]

right mrs c brought caustic soda home put 2 lots down sink looks like problem solved powerful stuff made me choke a bit on the fumes lol

[dustypuss]

Sorry about having to see the ad first

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-unblock-a-sink-with-a-tubular-trap

[HansUrbancka]

I am pleased that you appear to have solved the problem but remain mystified by the fact that your washbasin does Not have an outlet trap (u-bend)

Hans.

[The Builder]

It's most likely hidden by the pedestal, Hans.
Or, it could be a slimline type................

http://www.screwfix.com/p/pedestal-trap-32-x-32mm/17119

[berniecuddles]

from the way the basin is situated on the pedestal in bathroom couldnt see how a u-bend would have fitted Hans from plughole to floor is a 3ft pipe that goes straight under floorboards to wherever but seems like soda has done the job tho

[berniecuddles]

lol thebuilder read me mind

[HansUrbancka]

@The Builder......Points taken and I hope that berniecuddles is able to Bear any mis-understanding or incorrect advice on my part.:-) ☺☺☺

Hans.

[berniecuddles]

lol @ HANS ........put your avatar back you look naked!!

[HansUrbancka]

@berniecuddles.......There was a time that I was proud to fly a flag in AB. However, I was forced to lower my Standard when someone within Editorial
'flagged down' three of my postings. Consequently, I have thought of hoisting a white flag of surrender; but feel it is better if I remain as a blank person.

Hans.

[The Builder]

Hans, you're a valued contributor to this site.

No need to be blank :o)

[sherrardk]

If you think it's blocked with hairs I read somewhere about putting some hair removal cream down the plug hole - haven't tried it though.

[tonyav]

Yep as ozzy say's could be one of those shallow u bends thats under the floor boards. Caustic should shift it though, bernie.

[B00]

I tried that Sher, before getting the caustic soda, it didn't make a bit of a difference except make my bathroom stink of Nair :-(

[HansUrbancka]

@The Builder.......Thanks for your complimentary remarks. However, I am afraid that if I digress any further off thread, it might see me disappearing down the plughole.

Hans.

[berniecuddles]

thx all half bottle caustic soda down the plughole has done the trick

[tonyav]

Well done, bernie. Caustic soda eats anything !.