Second opinions desired before I throw even more money (literally) down the drain...?

[BrightonSarah]

Thank you for everyone's comments. Happily, a plumber who is also a drain specialist came out yesterday and did a fantastic job of clearing the pipes. For the sake of completing this thread, he said the advice about installing a Saniflow or waste disposal to 'jet the water down the pipes' that I'd been given by the previous plumber was not good, nor does he use harsh chemicals such as One Shot which can apparently damage the pipework if it ends up pooling in any area of the pipe. Now that the drain is clear, he advised me to use soda crystals on a regular basis overnight (slow release via a loose plug) to dissolve any fat lingering in the pipes.

 

[turnpin]

Thanks for the update Sarah....regards Turnpin🙂

 

[gmartine]

Not sure what you mean by 'change your habits' - we don't throw oil or fat down the sink and are careful to rinse everything before it goes in the dishwasher. If you have any other tips on how to avoid fat build-up in the pipes I'd be happy to hear them.

As I said change your habits, you're still flushing food and fat particles down the sink otherwise how else are your waste pipes continually becoming clogged, the fat fairy?

I suggest you scrape your plates clean into the waste bin and use a type of sink strainer to act as a first defence for any food particles which could also go in the bin or for recycling. Keep a wide necked container handy for any used cooking oil/fluid for disposal at your local recycling centre.