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 drain vent cleaning
Author: gradford (NY)

Is it OK to try to clean drain vent by hosing water down vent pipe from the roof?

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 Re: drain vent cleaning
Author: waukeshaplumbing (WI)

i doubt your hose will do anything...you may fall off the roof though

what are you trying to accomplish? do you have clogged drains? your better off to pull a toilet

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 Re: drain vent cleaning
Author: dlh (TX)

you can try it but it wont do much more than flushing the toilet will

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 Re: drain vent cleaning
Author: gradford (NY)

Please see my prior post, 'toilet flush creates another toilet to lose half its water in bowl' gradford.. Thanks

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 Re: drain vent cleaning
Author: Wheelchair

YES, it is ok... to try. But at what risks to you? A flat rood is safer as a pitched roof is much more riskier. You have nothing to lose but your life, health and dignity.

Be Most Careful!
Best Wishes

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 Re: drain vent cleaning
Author: hj

If it is actually clogged, AND if it is something which can be flushed out then it should work. Otherwise all you will do is flush water down the drain. BUT, if it is something which will flush away, it would seldom be packed down to the point where NO air could pass through it to maintain the venting action.

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 Re: drain vent cleaning
Author: waukeshaplumbing (WI)

why not hire a drain cleaner?

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 Re: drain vent cleaning
Author: hj

Why not find out WHAT is causing the problem before spending money on anyone, or anything.

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 Re: drain vent cleaning
Author: waukeshaplumbing (WI)

drain is sucking the trap of the next fixture...theres a clog

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 Re: drain vent cleaning
Author: hj

High velocity flush water flowing past the other's connection can equal suction and loss of trap seal. But then it could be any of several things, but until everything is evaluated, ANY suggestion for a cure is just guessing.

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