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Ah I see... Not exactly clear, however, given what you wrote in your previous post:
No mention of outlets from washing machines or "fluff" there, hence my presumption that the blockage was caused by food wastage (said "sludge") coming from the sink ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Marco.
The U bend in question is a three-way coupling, connecting both the kitchen sink plug hole and the washing machine water outlet to the drain. The 'sludge' that had accumulated was affecting both the kitchen sink and the washing machine, but since a filter sieve is used with the sink, I can only assume the blockage was caused by detritus not being properly flushed away from the washing machine. Obviously I was not particularly interested in analysing the exact nature of the sludge at the time, and only considered the matter later. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Whatever the shortcomings of the plumbing arrangement used, it is a straightforward, if not especially pleasant, matter to sort out the problem when it arises - which, fortunately, is infrequent.
Lol.... Indeed. Our washing machine is located in an out house, not in the kitchen, and therefore not part of the same 'plumbing network' as the sink. We've never had any blocked pipes, perhaps partly because of that, but mainly because we don't flush anything down the sink (or toilet) that's liable to cause a blockage.
And for that reason, we've never needed to use caustic soda, or any other chemicals, to address said issue.
However it does appear that your (or Happy's ?) washing machine is not doing its job properly, perhaps because the 'fluff filter' incorporated is blocked/needs replaced, as what's happening, however infrequently it may be, shouldn't be happening.
Marco.
So how are the 'New Year's Resolutions' going guys? Are you going to ponder them over a lunchtime pint and fag, whilst scoffing a nice greasy burger? :lol:
I've only just woken. Is it 2018 now?
Yup. Looks like you survived. :)
Indeed. You may celebrate, and indeed mark the occasion, by shlipping on a clean pair of shcants... :D:eyebrows:Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Marco.
No - according to my watch it's 1607.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
:lol:
S.
Taken the tree down the afternoon. Then had to go to bed to recover lol