How do you unclog a 4 inch pipe?

Dump a baking soda, salt, and hot water mixture into the piping. Mix 1⁄2 cup (120 mL) of baking soda with 1⁄2 cup (120 mL) of table salt. Stir the mixture with a spoon to ensure a consistent solution. Gently pour the mixture down the drain and let it sit in the piping for 10 to 20 minutes.

How do you clear a deep pipe blockage?

Using vinegar, baking soda, and water is an effective, eco-friendly method of unclogging your pipes. The baking soda and hot water will loosen up any build-up that’s clogging your waste pipe, and the chemical reaction from the vinegar will cause the sludge to move on down the drain.

How do you unclog a large drain pipe?

Turn the handle clockwise to dig the tip into the clog. Twist, push and pull the cable to break it up and unclog the drain. When using a sewer rod, direct the rod through the pipe until you reach the obstruction. Push the rod forward and pull it back to break up the clog.

How do you use a blow bag to clear a drain?

Select the correct size for the drain you need to clear. Attach the blow bag to a garden hose. A cold water source will be fine, but sometimes hot water can be very effective at dissolving clogs. To use hot water, attach the garden hose to the hot water heater’s drain valve. The blow bag will be inserted into the drain pipe.

What’s the best way to unclog a drain?

Simply attach the drain cleaning bladder to a garden hose and place into the clogged drain. Unclogs pipes without the use of harsh chemicals. A great tool to have on-hand to clear pipes.

What should I do if my main drain line is blocked?

Augers — also known as plumbing snakes — and sewer rods are effective against some clogs in the main drain line. If you suspect a blockage in the main drain line, don’t use the plumbing system in your home until it’s cleared. Getting more water into the line could cause waste water backups in the home.

Can a drain bladder be used in a cast iron pipe?

While a drain bladder can be safely and effectively used in any type of drain pipe (including PVC, steel and cast-iron), it’s possible the pressurized water emitted from the drain bladder can break fragile pipes.