Very S-L-O-W draining blocked kitchen sink, plunging makes it worse...

George_Michael

General_query said:

As for that Screwfix plunger/vacuum, loads of people gave it terrible reviews (no matter how cheap it costs), 

Really?
I've just has a look at the link and the reviews are in the main, very high.
88% of people recommend it and of 11 pages of reviews, 8 1/2 pages are 5*, 1 1/2 pages are 4* & 3* (with most of them still saying that it works) and 1 page of 2* & 3* reviews.

If I needed something to unblock a sink, I don't think I'd have any hesitation in spending £3 on one of these.

Grenage

babyblade41 said:

I used one of these , although on an outside drain rather than a sink when our pipe cleaners wouldn't go round a very tight bend.  The thrill when the clog gave way 
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000O55KJC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Aye those are great; normally I'll clean the trap or use a plunger, then resort to a snake.

Norman_Castle

General_query said:

There's an obvious blockage further down we can't get to and i couldn't loosen the part circled in red, but doubt that's where the blockage is

My sink blocked fully a few months ago with a grey/brown waxy gunk just past where your red circled connector is. I suspect it was from laundry liquid which I'd changed to about a year previously.

As pictured you need to turn the red circled connector clockwise to undo it, Holding it with a cloth or wearing gloves might help. Removing the u bend might make access easier.

greatcrested

What did your landlord say when you wrote and reported the problem?

tehone

Unless I've missed something have you tried any of the sink unblocking gels / powders that are out there. Something like Mr Muscle Sink Unblocker? Cost will be about £5 if it takes one bottle.

General_query

All now fixed after using a different plunger, thanks for help & advice.