Spidey-sense general tomfoolery
Author |
Message |
White Horseradish
|
Post subject: Re: Spidey-sense general tomfoolery Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:28 am |
|
Longtime Regular |
|
Joined: Tue Aug 16, 2005 9:52 pm Posts: 700 Location: Northeast Minneapolis
|
DeanC wrote: I actually use two plungers Gunslinger style! Or, plungerslinger, as it were...
|
|
|
|
|
ttreml3
|
Post subject: Re: Spidey-sense general tomfoolery Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 12:33 pm |
|
Joined: Fri Jun 22, 2007 1:18 pm Posts: 190 Location: Coon Rapids
|
I've not thought of using the second plunger. I take the plate off and stuff a wet rag in the hole to plunge the tub. I loathe those drain cleaner chemicals. I'd swear they eat the drain at a slightly slower rate than they eat the clog. There's nothing like trying to unscrew a pipe and have it fall apart in your hands.
|
|
|
|
|
340PD
|
Post subject: Re: Spidey-sense general tomfoolery Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:38 am |
|
Joined: Mon Apr 09, 2007 12:02 pm Posts: 188 Location: Saint Paul
|
JonL wrote: 340PD wrote: This is a very strange thread... ...as opposed to ??? Good point.
|
|
|
|
|
Binky .357
|
Post subject: Re: Spidey-sense general tomfoolery Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 3:30 pm |
|
Longtime Regular |
|
Joined: Tue May 30, 2006 3:02 am Posts: 816 Location: South of the River Suburbs
|
I've tried any number of drain-openers on the double sink in our first floor kitchen. Plungers were no good-the clog was somewhere down the line under the basement floor. Any attempt at snaking, plunging, chemical openers... no effect.
Then I came across the plumbing "bladder" they sell at places like Fleet Farm and Home Depot. Basically, it's a rubber bulb that goes on the end of a garden hose. You put it in the effected drain hole, turn the water on and wait 10 minutes or so.
First, it expands to a point where it seals the pipe. Then, the pressure causes water to pulse out rapidly, almost forming a reciprocating hammer effect in the clogged pipe. In ten minutes the drain was running fine again and it hasn't been a problem for seven years.
_________________ My YouTube Videos
"We're either gonna be the best of friends or there's gonna be a whole lotta shootin' goin' on."
"I think it's a good thing for serving cops to mix with non-cops in a situation where they understand that they aren't in charge." -JoelR
"You'd be amazed at the things a bullet can stop." -Old Irish Proverb
|
|
|
|
|
mrokern
|
Post subject: Re: Spidey-sense general tomfoolery Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 8:03 pm |
|
Longtime Regular |
|
Joined: Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:40 pm Posts: 2264 Location: Eden Prairie
|
I've had good luck with that CLR pressurized opener. Works on shower and sinks.
-Mark
|
|
|
|
|
DeanC
|
Post subject: Re: Spidey-sense general tomfoolery Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 1:52 pm |
|
Longtime Regular |
|
Joined: Thu Mar 09, 2006 9:54 am Posts: 5270 Location: Minneapolis
|
Binky .357 wrote: Then I came across the plumbing "bladder" they sell at places like Fleet Farm and Home Depot. Basically, it's a rubber bulb that goes on the end of a garden hose. You put it in the effected drain hole, turn the water on and wait 10 minutes or so.
First, it expands to a point where it seals the pipe. Then, the pressure causes water to pulse out rapidly, almost forming a reciprocating hammer effect in the clogged pipe. In ten minutes the drain was running fine again and it hasn't been a problem for seven years. Like this one? I have wondered if they were worthwhile.
_________________ I am defending myself... in favor of that!
|
|
|
|
|
Binky .357
|
Post subject: Re: Spidey-sense general tomfoolery Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:03 pm |
|
Longtime Regular |
|
Joined: Tue May 30, 2006 3:02 am Posts: 816 Location: South of the River Suburbs
|
DeanC wrote: Binky .357 wrote: Then I came across the plumbing "bladder" they sell at places like Fleet Farm and Home Depot. Basically, it's a rubber bulb that goes on the end of a garden hose. You put it in the effected drain hole, turn the water on and wait 10 minutes or so.
First, it expands to a point where it seals the pipe. Then, the pressure causes water to pulse out rapidly, almost forming a reciprocating hammer effect in the clogged pipe. In ten minutes the drain was running fine again and it hasn't been a problem for seven years. Like this one? I have wondered if they were worthwhile. I think that's similar. The one I've used is all black, and looks like the same type of rubber tires are made of. Whatever the case they work fantastically.
_________________ My YouTube Videos
"We're either gonna be the best of friends or there's gonna be a whole lotta shootin' goin' on."
"I think it's a good thing for serving cops to mix with non-cops in a situation where they understand that they aren't in charge." -JoelR
"You'd be amazed at the things a bullet can stop." -Old Irish Proverb
|
|
|
|
|
ironbear
|
Post subject: Re: Spidey-sense general tomfoolery Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 10:37 am |
|
Longtime Regular |
|
Joined: Tue Aug 16, 2005 1:08 pm Posts: 546 Location: Roseville
|
DeanC wrote: Binky .357 wrote: Then I came across the plumbing "bladder" they sell at places like Fleet Farm and Home Depot. Basically, it's a rubber bulb that goes on the end of a garden hose. You put it in the effected drain hole, turn the water on and wait 10 minutes or so.
First, it expands to a point where it seals the pipe. Then, the pressure causes water to pulse out rapidly, almost forming a reciprocating hammer effect in the clogged pipe. In ten minutes the drain was running fine again and it hasn't been a problem for seven years. Like this one? I have wondered if they were worthwhile. Mine worked very well... at finding the weak, corroded spot in my pipe.....
_________________ You can't save the Earth unless you're willing to make other people sacrifice. ~Dogbert~
|
|
|
|
|
This is a static archive the Twin Cities Carry forum, maintained as a public service by the current forum of record, The Minnesota Carry Forum.
All times are UTC - 6 hours
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 13 guests |
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum
|