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Blocked Sink Leeds

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Blocked sink waste Leeds

Blocked sinks are normally caused by a build up of debris within the system piping

Most of us have encountered a blocked sink- water slowly drains out over the course of minutes, or odd gurgling noises as it drains… they’re all tell-tale signs of a blockage.

Just follow the tips in this article and get ready to let it flow.

You don’t always need  fancy tools to unblock a sink, or any special skills at DIY /plumbing.

 But it helps to not be squeamish, as you will encounter all kinds food remnants , grease , and build-up of deposits .

Unblocking a sink

There are a few basic ways to unblock a sink, and their effectiveness all depends on how blocked up the sink is.

Before you go diving into the cupboard, and taking the pipework apart there are a few options available to make life easier .

 in three easy stages. Try them each in turn, and hopefully at least one of them will get your sink unclogged and functioning properly again.

Try a plunger – The first step is to grab a plunger

Plunging creates a vacuum to push and pull at the blockage this helps to dislodge the blockage.

Cover up the overflow to the sink  – Place the cup over the plughole, and ensure a seal is formed, then drive the handle down and up in a pumping action. You’ll know the blockage is clear when you fill the sink up and it drains quickly.

 Hot water – remove all waste water from sink using a cloth and a bucket – then try adding some boiling hot water into sink – this will help dissolve any grease – fat  causing the blockage – although it may take some time to work

There are a lot of drain unblocking solutions on the market, and though they will often get the job done they can be dangerous if not used correctly and may even make things harder to clear in next steps .

A more friendly solution to unblocking a sink uses a simple mix of baking soda and vinegar. First, pour a load of baking powder down your plughole. Then tip in the vinegar. You’ll hear a lot of fizzing, and may even get some froth coming back up the plughole. Once the chemical reaction subsides tip some hot water down to flush the pipe through.

If that doesn’t work you can also use bleach to dissolve blockages. The best approach with bleach is to pour some through the plughole last thing at night and then flush with hot water in the morning.

You may want to give the sink a quick plunge afterwards as an extra measure to dislodge any clumps of gunge.

If none of the above work, then it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty

 Most blocked sinks happen because the U-bend gets clogged up, and sometimes the only solution is to remove the U-bend and clear it out by hand.

You will require the following

Small bucket

Plumber’s spring – or coat hanger

Look under your sink and find the U-bend, it’s the first bend in the pipe immediately below the plughole.

If sink is full place plug in sink

Put your bucket/container  under the U-bend and carefully unscrew the section of pipe. The U-bend has two sets of threads, one at either end. As you loosen them any backed up water will drain out, so take your time. Once the flow of water has stopped remove the U-bend and use the wire coat hanger to clean out the inside of the pipe, you can also use a dishcloth and warm water to help clean everything out.

Once it’s all clean, re install the U-bend back into place ensuring not to damage the seals from the u bend . Run the tap to make sure the U-bend is watertight.

If none of the above work then the blockage could be situated elsewhere and it’s probably time to consider calling out a plumber to get to the bottom of the issue. “

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Basement Flood Pumping Service Leeds

T.P.S Drainage offer our Basements Flood Pumping Service Leeds

 Available 24/7 to help clear your property quickly and effectively of water and sewerage, so minimising damage to your property and loss of custom .

We offer our Flood Pumping service throughout West Yorkshire.

Flooded basements cam cause extensive damage to your property, including the danger of the water and electrics .

Call the experts to quickly remove the water from your basements, and most importantly trace the cause.

Call the experts to quickly remove the water from your basements, and most importantly trace the cause.

T.P.S Plumbing & Drainage use top quality industrial pumps to pump out your cellar or floor space  capable of pumping up to 250 lts per min per pump to remove the water as quickly as possible from your property. on occasions we have had 3 pumps in one property to stop the water reaching the electrics .

The quicker we arrive at your property, the faster we can prevent any future damage to your property

So don’t delay call T.P.S Plumbing and Drainage

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Why Choose Us over the rest

  • Fast Response Time , in an emergency we aim to be with you within the hour , last month over 90% of all emergencies where attended within the hour .
  • Genuine 24 hour call out
  • Fixed Prices
  • Fully Insured with 2 million liability

Toilet Repairs Leeds

Toilet Repair Leeds

 Need a toilet repaired?toilet repairs leeds

We specialise in Toilet Repairs Leeds  and replacing all types of toilets, whether its a flushing Issue, filling problem, Toilet leaking or any other toilet issue.

We can can Guarantee to fix it. Because we specialise in toilet repairs we can source parts very quickly and offer very competitive prices.

Our Leeds toilet repair specialists can pinpoint the problem fast and have your toilet back up and working in no time.

We offer same day bookings and usually can get a plumber to your home the same day .

If you work late we can also come at a convenient time in the evening for you. Our toilet repairs are fully guaranteed and insured.

All our plumbers are fully experienced in repairing and replacing

  • Cisterns
  • Toilet Seats
  • Handles
  • Ball Valves
  • Toilet Siphons
  • Toilet Flushes
  • Diaphragms
  • Push Buttons
  • Pans
  • Flexi Pipes
  • Isolation Valves

We only use Top Quality Replacement Parts ( tried and tested in the commercial industry , not cheap inferior parts that will last only for a short period

While attending your toilet issue why not take advantage of our services and have an in line service valve installed just in case you  need to isolate your toilet in the future without having to turn you water off

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Blocked Urinals Leeds

Blocked Urinals Leeds ?

T.P.S Plumbing & Drainage are pleased to offer there Blocked urinals Leeds ,maintenance service.

Blocked urinals often cause unwanted disruption and can lead to time consuming and costly repair bills for any damage caused by overflowing urinals.

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Blockages to urinals are caused by the build up of scale in the urinal traps or waste pipe work. This is produced by the deposition of dissolved salts that are present either alone in the water supply such as lime scale or in combination with uric salts.

Lime scale is sparingly soluble in water and builds up on the exposed surfaces of urinals as the flush water evaporates. This deposition can be increased by the addition of warm urine. Further to the build up of lime scale, uric salts form encrustations on the toilet and urinal surfaces and can cause additional blockages.

T.P.S has specialist equipment to ensure problems caused by blocked urinals are eliminated using our mechanical spring that removes scale build from inside the pipe work through to the soil stack.

The service also cleans and removes any scale build up from the urinal waste trap ensuring the whole system is blockage free.

Our Annual service Package

  • Prevents urinal blockages occurring and the associated costs of blockage clean up.
  • Helps improve overall hygiene standards of the washroom and reduced problem of smells.
  • Service Reduces the need of expensive callouts ensuring minimal downtime of your facilities.

Our Annual service Package includes planned visits to perform  regular maintenance, helping to ensure your urinals are free flowing.

This preventative maintenance program reduces the risk of blockages occurring and the associated costs from Emergency Callouts and flooding.

Don’t delay call T.P.S Plumbing and Drainage

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0113 433 3119 Office Hours

24h Emergency 07757 777 051

Why Choose Us over the rest

  • Fast Response Time , in an emergency we aim to be with you within the hour , last month over 90% of all emergencies where attended within the hour .
  • Genuine 24 hour call out
  • Fixed Prices
  • Fully Insured with 2 million liability