How To Remove Clay From Drain

Using a plunger to force the blockage from the plumbing has been used repeatedly and it never disappoints.

How to remove clay from drain. Being able to successfully clear concrete from drain pipes is a common question for drain clearing and pipe relining contractors. Push into the clog until you feel it break through. Advertisement Continue feeding the snake.

Advertisement references DIY Plumbing and Drain. If you have a minor problem there is a potential DIY solution you can try. Start by rinsing the clay-stained area with cool water to remove as much clay as possible.

French drains collect water in yards with poor drainage and channel the water to retention ponds public storm water drain systems or a low point in a yard. No matter what scale its just a matter of time. Remove the drain strainer or grate to access the outside drain clogged with dirt.

Add the clay to a glass or plastic bowl and mix it with vinegar until it becomes a smooth mixture. If not id carefully remove the existing clay pipe into the manhole and fit a new piece of salt glazed pipe to get clear of the manhole so it all lines up nicely without a lip where solids can catch. I wipe off thick clay masks with a baby wipe to get the worst of it off before rinsing with lots of water.

As such clearing clay and dirt clogs can be best done by clearing the blockage that blocked them from being drained. Next add a scoop of a good powdered detergent to 2 gallons hot tap water and stir to dissolve. Nest in any low spot or slow moving water spot.

Any product that would dissolve dirt and clay lodged in a drain pipe would also attack the system itself at some juncture. Older sewer drains are made of clay. I like using a plastic dishpan for this type of soaking and it should be just the right size for your shorts.