View Full Version : Bath water not draining
simone19801980
May 1, 2012, 09:40 AM
I have recently moved into a very old property and my bath water is not draining as it looks as though previous owners poured cement/concrete down it . I have removed trap and extending pipe to clean as best I could but it is still not draining. I can't get to any more pipes - please help
ballengerb1
May 1, 2012, 10:47 AM
No one in their right mind would pour cement in a drain but I have seen it at some foreclosures. What did you find in the trap when you pulled it?
simone19801980
May 1, 2012, 10:53 AM
Hi you it looked like cement but I'm a novice so could be wrong but what came out was like rock and it was along the bottom of the trap and the long pipe next to it. This leads onto a big gray pipe but I can't get any further :(
ballengerb1
May 1, 2012, 12:22 PM
You need to snake that pipe. The big gray pipe is your main and if it were clogged most of the whole house would not drain. I'd buy/borrow a snake drum that fits onto an electric drill. 25 Ft. Drain Cleaner With Drill Attachment (http://www.harborfreight.com/25-ft-drain-cleaner-with-drill-attachment-66262.html)
simone19801980
May 1, 2012, 01:18 PM
OK I will do that as the rest of the house is fine . I will let you know how I get on tomorrow. Wish me luck! X