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Clearing a pump
Hi all,
I've been scanning through this group looking for some help, but all to no avail, so here goes.... In my flat there is a small bathroom with shower and toilet outflows connected to a Saniflo. Let's not get into the whys and wherefores; suffice it to say that I know just how cr@p they are... Anyway, there is clearly a blockage - the toilet is now backed up, and turning on the pump (at the fuse) sets it going non-stop, whilst not actually removing anything. After doing some research (OK, reading some posts) I bought some caustic soda, mixed up half a pot and put it down in two batches. So far, so uneventful. So what now? I'm reluctant to take it out partly because a) the filth and b) there'd have to be something to replace it... I'm also not keen on putting sulphuric acid down there, which seems to be next choice, as there's concentrated sodium hydroxide down there- the reaction could be messy. Help! Thanks Nick |
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