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Question: A job fit for a plumber? A DIY chick would like to know!?
Unbeknown to me, my husband, bless his heart, poured some grease down the kitchen sink and clogged it–at least we think so. After I took loose the PVC pipes and saw that they were allowing water through, I knew the alleged clog was further into the pipes that I couldn’t take apart. We used two plungers (double sink, no disposal), chemicals such as liquid plumber max gel, drain crystals, vinegar and baking soda, salt, boiling water, a zip it, bottle brush, and now an auger. None of those things worked, but we did notice with the auger and bottle cleaner, that when they get to a certain point in the pipes, there is an opening sound as if the drain has cleared–and at first we thought we fixed it but found out after putting the pipes back up that we didn’t. We pushed against something that was springy and pushed back like a flap or something. So as I pushed the auger back and forth at this specific spot, we would hear it open and close.

My theory is that whatever this flap or valve is, it’s completely not allowing water, let alone any chemicals, go through the drain. It’s as if a cap has been put on. Today we tried sticking the auger in to open the flap and then pouring a kettle of boiling water in and some went down finally but I couldn’t keep the flap open for long and the water stopped going in. What could this be? I can’t find on the internet anywhere that says that PVC pipes have flaps that can close the pipe off. Nothing else in the apartment is clogged or slow draining. The kitchen is the only problem.

It’s hard to get to some things since it is an apartment, but hopefully at least some knowledge will help when I call the maintenance crew–none of which are actual plumbers though they will still charge me!

Please help!!!

Answer:

Answer by bob f
For one thing,never put grease in the drain. They will have to remove the j-bend under the sink and run a drain auger down from there. You should be able to do this yourself and not have to pay anything.

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Question: Moss on my roof – anyone know an effective way to remove it?
Can it be jet washed off? Or does bleach work or moss remover from DIY shop?

Any ideas welcome!!

Thanks.

Answer:

Answer by old know all
If it’s on tiles, leave it there. It’s a sign that the tiles have gone porous. The moss is waterproof: clean it off and you’ll get damp problems.

On a flat roof, you’ll normally find that it’s attached to the chippings rather than the roof itself. Sweep up the moss and chippings (let it rot down, then it’s a great improver for clay soil). Rechip using spar rather than crushed slate.

Question: diy pool budget, anyone know?
I’m considering getting a DIY pool kit, and was wondering if anyone knew around what kind of budget am I looking at for concrete cost, electrical work, and plumbing.
an in ground diy pool kit

Answer:

Answer by bugsnthings@sbcglobal.net
it all depends on where you are placing it,some people i know have concrete slabs,some dirt,some sand, if it is a above ground pool? plumbing shouldn’t be an issue, place close to outlet is good. try asking pool supply store as they are to have a better answer then you will get here.

Question: i want to know the best diy video sites?
web sites that show how to do DIY jobs ie joinery elecrical plumbing ect

Answer:

Answer by John
I like HGTV.com (home and garden television) from the channel with the TV shows like Flip this house, etc. Lots of cools stuff and links.