Screw together two or three of the drain rods and the plunger head and push the end into the pipe opening, towards the blockage. Slowly rotate the rods clockwise to make it easier to push them forward. Never twist them anti-clockwise or the rod connectors will unscrew and come apart in the drain.
Keep adding extra sections of drain rod until you feel resistance in the pipe. Move the plunger quickly back and forth to try and dislodge the blockage. If this doesn’t work, remove the rods and fit the screw attachment. Keep twisting and pushing the rods until water flows through. Try to pick out any loosened debris as it comes to the inspection chamber.
Run the hot taps in the house and add a detergent to dislodge any fat and clean through the pipes. Leave the taps running for at least five minutes and check the water flows away as normal. Replace the inspection cover. Clean off the drain rods with plenty of fresh water and leave to dry before packing away. If the water still doesn’t flush away, call in a professional.
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