Recent content by Tomswan

I did not know that - thanks. It explains why the interior of the pipe was brown but the outside grey when I cut the plug out for the strap boss. Fortunately it was not brittle, but am forewarned so will replace.

Sorted. No tree root, nor anything that shouldn't have been in there, just the usual. Just developed somehow into a plug. I had to go in from the top in the end. I think I had been pushing the blockage back up the pipe from the inspection chamber end because the only tool I could use was the...

I'll do it same time as I replace the elbow.

Thanks Andy. I was going to try a smaller hole first to see if I can avoid getting crap everywhere, but once I've cleared it then that's what I will do. I did look for an elbow with an access point but I didn't see one for that shallow an elbow.

I got hold of a strap boss with a plug which I plan to use on the grey straight pipe. It won't fit the bend because the contour is wrong. I'm going to have to replace the elbow but first I need to clear what's in there. If I leave the strap boss on the grey pipe I've got a rod or jetter access...

Good idea.

Update, again in case anyone accesses the thread - found the cause. a root has wormed its way through the seal between the bend and the pipe just a fraction below ground level. I did not think that possible. It is quite a strong argument for cementing the joints rather than using rubber...

The easiest thing to do would be to drill a hole in the pipe bend - which is half in and half out of the ground and push a rod through it since that must be where the blockage is. However, I then have a problem with what to do about the hole. I could obviously patch it but I do not want to fall...

On the off chance anyone picks up this thread in the future, I found where the blockage must be and why I can't shift it - the soil stack runs a short distance above ground before going underground using a 90 degree bend. It must then have a short run to another bend before it goes into a...

Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere but I could do with a little advice if possible. I have an annexe with a shower and toilet that feeds into the main waste from the house. The main waste pipe is running clear, the blockage is in the pipe from the annexe. I have used drain rods and...

Thanks. That's interesting.

Thanks. That's a clone of the worcester bosch model. It ought to be a modular replacement on the boiler. What's putting me off is the fact that the boiler is external and in its own 'house'. I know it is radio wave but I'd be taking a gamble that the signal would get through reliably.

I will look it up, thanks.

Ok, thanks. That's pretty much what I expected but it is useful to rule it out.

I could understand that, just, if it wasn't for the fact that on this boiler you have to remove screws to drop the panel to get access to the pull out draw where the programmer is. I want something in the room which will allow me to adjust settings instead of having to faff with that, and it is...