How To Unblock A Drain Using Drain Rods

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Published 2022-02-23
A quick video demonstrating how to use drain rods to clear a blocked outside drain.

I purchased this set of rods from Screwfix and paid £22 at the time. They come as a set with 10 poles 90cm each so a total of 9m and the set also comes with a plunger and a hook attachment.

www.screwfix.com/p/bailey-19mm-black-drain-rod-set…

All Comments (21)
  • @zupp1219
    I bought the rods you suggested and managed to unblock a blocked drain at the side of the house. You saved me between between two and three hundred pounds. You are a diamond. Thanks!
  • @veredictum4503
    This is good - straight to the point, technique and tools, and no horrible rock "music"! Thanks! Will buy tool tomorrow. You may have just saved me hundred$
  • About to buy my first set of rods to unblock a pipe in my house, thank you so much for the video!
  • Brilliant! I’m just about to do my mums drains, so thank you for this video very easy to follow and I agree with the comments great content included.
  • @vilebrequin6923
    Very helpful video which rids the mystique of the job and increases confidence in trying it myself! Thanks❤
  • @raynbow6
    Great video! Good to see you doing the job in real time 👍
  • @chrisredhill1261
    Excellent video. Easy to follow and great to know where to buy new rod. Many thanks for sharing
  • I appreciate the variety of content you put up. Personally I have never unclogged a drain but I know who to look to when I do. This is simple to understand and straight to the point. I hope this video reaches those who need it.
  • @unclebob8419
    Great video. This method works well for blockages close to the surface, if its meters down and around bends, a pressure washer with the right attachment is best for the job.
  • @biggles258
    Bought a set of FAITHFULL rods from Amazon for just over £30. The Rolson set had been commented on as being a bit flimsy and as you say, the last thing you want is a set coming apart inside the drain.. I was trying to unblock a drain between the kitchen outflow and the inspection hatch. The instructions that came with the set described using both the worm screw and the plunger along the length of the drain, but didn't mention a straight up and down plunge into the drain under the kitchen outflow, as you demonstrated. And that's what finally did the trick. Many thanks for taking the time to upload your video. That last (what should have been obvious) detail was what did it for me.
  • nice thanks for the inspiration to run to Screwfix this afternoon and get my drain unblocked! Cheers!
  • @bnjmnbwmn
    Thanks, this was really helpful, clearly explained (and i unblocked my drain)
  • @amblernectar
    Spot on video. Cheers for making it. Much appreciated.
  • Cracking no nonsense video - suspect my home drain is clogged and now I know exactly what I need to do about it. Thanks!
  • @xpiderxhan
    Great video - nicely explained Sir! 🙂