theplumber, Author at PlumberSG

Homemade Remedy To Unclog a Choke Pipe

Here are some simple home made remedy method that you can try when you encounter a choke sink or drain at home. Most of the ingredients here are readily available in your kitchen or can be purchased at any supermarkets or shops near your home.

1. Using a Plunger
A plunger is easy to use. First, you will need to fill the sink with water. Plug up any overflow pipe that your sink might have. Finally being plunging the drain hole of your sink. If the choke of the sink is minor, very soon you will see the items causing the choke to surface out of the drain hole.

2. Boiling Water
This is especially useful if the clog in the pipe is caused by built up oil. Boiling water helps to soften the dried up oil and as such create a hole for the water to flow again.

3. Baking Soda
Pour 1/2 a cup of baking soda into your drain followed by 2-4 cups of hot water. The reaction of mixing both should help in clearing the debris that is choking your sink.

4. Vinegar
If the above methods do not work, use 1/2 a cup baking soda followed by 2 cups of hot water than 1/2 a cup to 1 cup of vinger. Use a cloth to cover the hole of the drain for 30 mins to an hour than flush it with hot water again. This usually work well for most chokes caused by grease.

Should the above methods not work, you can consider calling for a professional plumber to assist you in clearing the choke.

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How to clear a choke

Drainage choke have become a common occurrence in 7 out of every ten households. This typically happens to homes which are populated. There are lots of materials that have been invented to help people deal with this.

What equipment can you use?

One of which is the plumbing snake. It resembles a snake because basically, it is a flexible metal tube that is long; hence the name. It can be purchased in almost every hardware depot around your neighbourhood. Aside from the traditional plumbing snake, there is also a variant of it that can be used together with the drill that makes the task to be done more easily.

Should i push or pull?

Most of the time, users would push the item causing the choke. However, it would be better if you would pull back instead so that you will prevent the likelihood that the choking will happen again. When you pull back, you can take the item causing the problem out. However, in order to pull back, it is only possible if

the choke is located in a shallow area near the entrance
you remove it by hand.

In most cases, the choke clearing method is to use the push method, which is to push the choke down to the main drainage pipe which in theory should be of a larger dimension so as to allow smooth flow of water to resume.

Other methods involving chemical:

There are several off the shelves chemical by popular brands such as Mr Muscle. Beside that you can try home made choke clearing remedy to help solve your choke. If all of the above does not work, it might be best to engage a Singapore plumber to help with your choke.

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Chokes: in toilet bowl, sinks, pipes, toilet drain
Leaks: in pipe, toilet bowl, taps and water heater
as well as replacement of sanitary wares.

We provide a full range of plumbing service solutions for the residents of Punggol. Transport charges for assessment is $20. For more information or to book an appointment for Sengkang, you can call us at 6280 4615 or 9396 6247

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Chokes: in toilet bowl, sinks, pipes, toilet drain
Leaks: in pipe, toilet bowl, taps and water heater
as well as replacement of sanitary wares.

We provide a full range of plumbing service solutions for the residents of Sengkang. The transport charges for assessment is $20. The plumber that would be visiting your place is a experience local plumber (ie: Singaporean) whom has been in the plumbing industry for at least 10 years and above.

For more information or to book an appointment for Sengkang, you can call us at 6280 4615 or 9396 6247

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Tap Leak Repair

Having problems with a leaking tap? We provide tap replacement and repair services island wide in Singapore. Our work are all undertaken by experience local Singaporean plumber only. As such you can be assured of quality workmanship at competitive pricing. We provide plumber services for:

leaking basin tap
leaking kitchen tap
leaking washing machine tap
leaking shower mixer
leaking shower tap

What can cause a tap to leak?

1. Corrosion in the valve: it is common for corrosion to occur in the valve due to accumulation of water sediments. This would in turn cause a leak in the spout area. While you can engage a plumber to do regular maintenance, this practice is not common in Singapore.

2. Worn out O ring or washer: Both the O ring and washer can become loose or wear out from usage over time. This is one of the most common reason that causes a tap to start leaking. Improper installation or the installation of a size that is wrong can cause leakage too.

3. Broken or loose plumbing parts: thought rarely seen, a pipe with crack can affect water pressure in your home causing the tap to leak from time to time.

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