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How to Prevent Drains from Blocking

One of the major causes for a blocked drain is the throwing away of fat, oils and grease down our sinks and plug holes rather than placing it in the rubbish. Often when we have cooked foods we tip fat, oil and grease straight down the plughole as a hot liquid. As it cools, it solidifies and this then results with it sticking to rough surfaces and catching on twigs, tree roots and other aspect which in turn slowly causes blockages.

 

In most issues a blocked drain is simply the result of sticks, twigs and tree roots clogging up the drain which in turn damages the plumbing. The best way to clear this issue was simply to dig up the drain and replace existing pipes and drains.

 

Through ingenuity a new technique has been formed to prevent this issue and that is to line the drain with a new core pipe. The core is manufactured in continuous lengths, eliminating joints and cracks which can lead to root infiltration. The pipe is manufactured from a felt core which is impregnated with a complex polymer resin. The core is then winched or pulled into position and, once set, the resin activates, leaving the new pipe actually stronger than the old!

 

Advantages of Core Lining

 

1. A more permanent solution to the whole problem, not just temporary relief from symptoms

2. Core lining technology is suitable for industrial, commercial, domestic and council pipelines

3. Pipes cannot be infiltrated by tree roots

4. The materials used are extremely strong and abrasion resistant

5. Plumbing is ready for use within hours - not days

6. Increased flow characteristics

7. Eliminates odour problems

8. Eliminates sewerage leaking into the soil

9. Stops infiltration of toxins into waterways & surrounding areas

10. When combined with CCTV drain survey inspections of drains, pipes and services, this plumbing system beats older methods with ease.

 

The result of having lined drains also improves the flow rate resulting in increased efficiency & strength. Unblocking of drains is now a breeze!

About the Author

Terry Metcalfe writes on behalf of Green Drainage Solutions specialists in blocked drains and drainage services.

The outside fan on my airconditioner stopped running when I flushed the drain line with water. What happened?

the air conditioner has been leaking water into my house, so this was my attempt to fix it.

could have shorted it out???!!! knocked the fan of the spindle?!?!...also be sure the thing has a slight outward tilt so water don't drain into the house!!! Next time.......!!! Check your main fuse box... could have blown that out when cleaning it, I bet you did not unplug it!!!!?????!!!! DID YOU????

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