Bit grim - apologies in advance!

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  • zolablue25
    zolablue25 Posts: 1,652 Forumite
    As mentioned previously, I always use a bucket of water - make sure not to throw too much down if its not draining properly as you could end up with "Overflow" from the bowl.

    Plenty of oomph is the technique to use. Never used hot water before but might try next time to see if it makes it easier (although I've never yet failed with cold water - eventually *touches wood*)
  • martinsurrey
    martinsurrey Posts: 3,368 Forumite
    zolablue25 wrote: »
    As mentioned previously, I always use a bucket of water - make sure not to throw too much down if its not draining properly as you could end up with "Overflow" from the bowl.

    Plenty of oomph is the technique to use. Never used hot water before but might try next time to see if it makes it easier (although I've never yet failed with cold water - eventually *touches wood*)

    if its not draining quickly enough to allow this OP buy one of these

    mechanical means

    wont take more than a minute to break up the offending turdberg
  • redmalc
    redmalc Posts: 1,431
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    try a metal coat hanger which you straighten out before pushing into the U bend and the offending item
  • martinsurrey
    martinsurrey Posts: 3,368 Forumite
    redmalc wrote: »
    try a metal coat hanger which you straighten out before pushing into the U bend and the offending item

    be vary careful if you do this, given how common flexible pan connectors are these days the relatively sharp end of a coat hanger can very easily go through the pan connector, and thats a VERY messy job to fix, with a blockage in situ!

    the item i linked above is more flexible, and has a more gentle end, for that very reason.
  • kippers
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    I've used caustic soda in the past that you can buy from any DIY shop and it works a treat when the toilet is blocked....but be careful when you use it as it can burn if you don't follow the instructions!
  • DonnySaver
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    Another vote here for plenty of washing up liquid in the pan followed by at least 2 buckets of hot water. Has worked for me before.
  • WeAreGhosts
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    Loads of bleach and hot water
  • They must have known!
  • force_ten
    force_ten Posts: 1,931
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    They must have known!

    knowing about it is one thing just be careful what you try to do about it

    www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol
  • ariba10
    ariba10 Posts: 5,432
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    The internal diameter of a Soil Pipe is 110mm.

    You must have had some large visitors ?

    (Best of luck)
    I used to be indecisive but now I am not sure.
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