On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 19:05:53 GMT, "Jim" wrote:

|!Thanks to everyone that responded, a combination of caustic soda, hot water
|!and vigorous plunging seem to have done the trick !!
|!
|!Have to say the empty drinks bottle is an incredibly effective plunger and
|!most definitely my favourite tip picked up from this group

Bit late now, but I have been out enjoying the good weather.
I am surprised that no body suggested a Plumbers Plunger.
IME an essential DIY tool.
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