Posts Tagged ‘Blocked drain symptoms’

Contracts could be wiped in defective toilet paper case.

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

Defective toilet paper causes a $40,000 plumbing problem.
This blocked drain sounds like a job for The Lone Drainer And Pronto

According to the Denver Post, The University of Colorado is suing over ‘defective’ toilet paper that caused $US40,000 in plumbing fees over the past few years.

The incidents included toilets bubbling over, overflowing toilets, and toilets that simply wouldn’t flush and would cause some flooding and backed up drains. In one instance, the university had to saw-cut concrete and excavate sewer pipes in order to remove an auger from a sewer line that was so bound up and clogged with toilet paper that it became stuck. There were flooding issues in 27 buildings in the spring of 2009 alone. The lawsuit claims that ‘the toilet paper… failed to disperse properly and caused the toilets and sewer lines at the university to become clogged’.

Now the problem has been addressed, and the lawyers have begun clogging the pipelines of the legal system with their own paperwork. For plumbers, cleaning out blocked sewers comes with the territory. Dealing with lawyers, however, is something else.

How a simple blocked drain can cause a flood!

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

I cannot understate the importance of keeping stormwater drains and stormwater pipes and pits around your home or business clear of dirt and debris and now that most of our deciduous trees have lost their leaves for the autumn its a good time to clear them from your gutters, downpipes and stormwater pits and drains.

This image shows a small stormwater pit that collects water from around a well known harbourside cafe in Sydney.
The last week in May 2011 brought record breaking rainfall in Sydney.
These cafe owners were flooded and sustained lots of water damage, simply because this little drain was not kept clear and the drains flowing.
Simple maintenance can prevent these kind of floods.
If you have stormwater drains like this and need help to keep them clear and clean, then it sounds like a job for The Lone Drainer And Pronto.

Toilet Paper for a Year Winner!

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

Toilet Paper for a Year Winner

Today at Global Headquarters for The Lone Drainer And Pronto, in Melody Street, Coogee we had an information session, jam packed with Questions and Answers about Taps, Toilets and Tree roots.

Although we weren’t quite turning local plumbing enthusiasts away from our rooms (wait till next time), those who came and participated in Dr Daves Tap Tutorial asked some very meaty questions about how their taps worked and how to fix them. They learned where to turn off their water main supply, their water heaters and gas supply meters.

We had a demonstration of a drainoscopy or how we use our drain camera to see what is going on in their sewer pipes and drains and how tree roots can damage even new PVC pipelines and we discussed the dangers of using flexible water connections, water hammer and the many ways it can present itself along with the operation of gas stoves and appliances.

Chris and I really enjoyed doing this presentation for you and hope you may tell your friends what you learned and tell them about our next presentation on the First Tuesday in May. Tuesday May 3rd 2011.

Now, The news that everyone wants to hear is, who Won A Years Supply of Toilet Paper?

Well, after putting your all names into my hat, I am happy to announce Gary is our winner.

CONGRATULATIONS GARY!
Think of us when as you enjoy your prize.

Please call our office on 02 9664 4990 to arrange a time drop in to our Headquarters and collect the first instalment of your prize. We can deliver the rest if it suits you!

We also gave 2 other very constructive participants a copy of “Whats My Pee Telling Me”

P.S. On the subject of toilets and toileting check out this and other interesting blog posts on our website http://thelonedrainerandpronto.com.au/blog/bidets/

More from Venice 2

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

St Marco drain boat

St Marco drain boat

Now Giovanni knows his way around the lagoon and the Grand Canal and all the other canals of the beautiful city of Venice.
His impressions of the sewers and sights of Venice along with his images of the way sewer is transported from the grand homes and palaces along the canals is always educational.
Apart from being a wonderful host and waterman, this excerpt from a recent correspondence underlines just how well our correspondent in Venice knows his way around his water bound city.

Hey Dave!
So can you imagine that Sophie the daughter of a friend from Evans Head, came to visit me in Venice.
Yesterday we had a great evening and this morning I had to wake up early ‘cause I had a commitment with a Norwegian novelist. He is writing a novel about somebody escaping from an island in the lagoon of Venice with a gondola, so he had to check out if for somebody was possible to do it without knowing anything about a gondola before the moment of the escape. I took him out on my gondola this morning at 8 for some research and now I’m back. I took these pics on the trip

Godolier at rest

Godolier at rest


So dear readers, this gondolier knows his S – - T.
Please enjoy some more images of Venice courtesy of Gio
Cruise ship at anchor Venice

Cruise ship at anchor Venice

An ounce of prevention will keep your drains running

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

Today pleasure was to meet   Dr “Elliot”… This man is incredibly organised.

We were called to his home to run our drain cleaning equipment, the world famous “Rattlesnake”  high pressure water drain cleaner, through his house drains downstream to the sewer boundary trap at the rear of his property, adjacent to the swimming pool. 

He has had blocked drains in the past and declared he didn’t want the inconvenience of a blocked sewer pipe during the upcoming holidays when his extended family would be visiting and his old sewer line would be put under pressure.

The thought of having his beautifully manicured garden dug up or even disturbed, inspired this house proud professional to maintain one of his homes main arteries.

He compared our house visit to check his drains, just like a patient having a  health check  with their Doctor, especially as we get a little older. Pipes and people! 

Dr Elliott knew where all the access points to his sewer were located, how to test his sewer and all the symptoms of a blocked drain. It was a pleasure to work with such a professional

An ounce of prevention will keep your drains running. Oh, and if pain persists………… see your Doctor

Tree roots growing in my sewer pipes. Don’t let them take over!

Saturday, April 24th, 2010

Todays post is courtesy of Joe from Woollahra Sydney

Joe had constant problems with the trees around his Sydney home, and tree roots growing in his sewer pipes, blocking them repeatedly. He would need drain cleaning several times a year to cut the tree roots, as the London Plane trees around his home tightened their vice like grip on his sewer pipes and drains. When this happened, the sewer would overflow in his home and on some occasions the raw sewage would come up in his kitchen sink!

Joe found a way to deal with the tree roots in his sewer pipes, to stop them re-growing and blocking his sewer line.

 

Now, Joe and his wife Elizabeth, both teachers, travelled to south-east asia to help those less fortunate and  during their travels over summer visited Cambodia and in particular the ancient city of Angkor Wat, built in the early 12th century.

Joe at Angkor Wat Beware of tree roots!

Joe at Angkor Wat Beware of tree roots!

Joe was astonished by the power of these tree roots and how they could almost consume these ancient buildings. He  couldn’t wait to share this and other images with us.

Joe says “Don’t let tree roots take over your drains and sewer pipes”!

To remove a tree root problem, you must know what condition the pipes are in

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Tree roots are a very common cause for blocked drains, however the extent of damage that roots can create before a problem is recognised can vary greatly.
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Why the Hills Weeping Fig can make you cry

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

The Hills weeping fig (ficus microcarpar var.) is a beautiful tree,  in some cases  a shady archway for many streets in our Sydney Eastern suburbs.

But why are the residents of these streets pulling out their hair? (more…)