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In an average, a household requires plumbing repairs twice every year. Blocked drains, and overflowing toilets are some of the most common residential plumbing problems. Plumbing problems comes in many shapes and sizes.
Thanks to local stores like Bunnings, where people can find themselves a solution for minor plumbing repairs. Bunnings is one stop for all plumbing related hardware that one may require for DIY plumbing. From drain snakes, pipes, wrenches, to root cleaners, Bunnings stocks it all.
Before actually knowing what tools from Bunnings you need for fixing drains, let us first know the advantages of DIY drain plumbing in Sydney.
3 Reasons people choose DIY plumbing
- Cost saving in terms of labour is the major advantage of DIY plumbing
- You can gain plumbing skills which is an invaluable asset
- One can learn to be more self-reliant with the DIY plumbing skills
What tools do you need from Bunnings?
- Plunger
- Gloves
- Drain Cleaner
Where else can you buy those tools?
Except for Bunnings, these tools can also be bought from stores which sells home improvement products. Also, local supermarkets like Woolworths and Coles also stock these tools. In the other hand, these tools can also be bought online on Amazon or Ebay.
How to unblock drains with items found in Bunnings?
Step 1: Plunge the drain by placing the plunger over it and pumping it. The suction cup must be lower than the water level in the blocked sink in order to work. When we remove the blockage, the water will flow freely.
Step 2: Drain cleaner should be used to ensure that there is nothing else in the pipes. Put on your gloves and follow the directions on the drain cleaner package to mix it up. Drain cleaner should be poured down the drain and let to work for a few minutes. It’s time to flush it out with fresh, clean water.
Call Sydney’s Drain Plumbing Specialists if you need help
DIY plumbing is a good way to save money. However, sometimes the problem persists no matter how many times we solve them. Stubborn drains or drains that block again and again might be signalling an underlying problem that may require a hand from Sydney’s drain plumbing specialists.
Dial Up Plumbing Services is a team of licensed plumbers in Sydney, fixing blocked drains, relining pipes, unblocking toilets and more. Get in touch with us if you ever require help with your drain in Sydney.
