Mundane News

[rockyroller]

I need to get a sink plunger

I tried a plunger on a bathroom sink drain last year & made the clog worse
same w/ our kitchen sink
for the kitchen we had to hire a pro w/ a pro snake
for the bathroom, I was able to do it myself, by accessing the trap
good luck!

in other drain news, I worked our tub drain last night. looked like a cat threw up a partially digested mouse into the drain. what the heck happens to hair when it sits in a drain???? disgusting

 

[Gwylan]

First cuppa went down well
Ernie's not announcing this month's friends till tomorrow.

Oh is it that time again.😃
☺️ Hopefully

 

[Andy in Germany]

One of our clients bought a bike a couple of weeks back; today she asked if I could make the brakes "a bit softer". Apparently she'd been riding and a child ran out in front of her; she'd braked hard and nearly gone over the handlebars.

I said I'd make the brakes softer if she wanted me to, but as they will become softer over time anyway, I'd suggest leaving them as they are.

She said she'll think about it.

 

[Speicher]

I tried a plunger on a bathroom sink drain last year & made the clog worse
same w/ our kitchen sink
for the kitchen we had to hire a pro w/ a pro snake
for the bathroom, I was able to do it myself, by accessing the trap
good luck!

in other drain news, I worked our tub drain last night. looked like a cat threw up a partially digested mouse into the drain. what the heck happens to hair when it sits in a drain???? disgusting

I have a drain clearing "kit" outside near the back door.

The drain from the kitchen sink goes through lots of right angles, down at 45 degrees, and more right angles. and it can get blocked. It did that one Bank Holiday, and I wanted to avoid Call-Out fees for a professional.

If you have a water butt, the tube from the downpipe to the butt is strong but flexible, and wide enough to take a hose pipe. So, after lots of jiggling of the Water Butt hose (I had a long spare length) and pushing the hose pipe down inside that, I cleared the blockage. Very warm, not hot, water can help. That involves a funnel and a jug. Not guaranteed of course, but I was successful.

 

[biggs682]

Next time I get a blockage I will be calling @Speicher

 

[Reynard]

Warm and grey here chez Casa Reynard.

Slept well and had a kitchen morning. Had a load of tired looking vegetables that I've turned into a pot of (mostly) celery soup. Although there's onion, potato, a courgette and a parsnip in it too.

This afternoon I will have to go out to get fuel for the mower as I need to finish what I started before stuff gets waist high (oops), need to drop off the parental's prescription and need to buy some cat litter. I suspect someone has been emptying the trays rather than scooping given how quickly that 25kg sack went.

Anyways, it is time for luncheon.

 

[colly]

I am in the process of giving an armful.

 

[Speicher]

Next time I get a blockage I will be calling @Speicher

I will work out a call out fee, and mileage charge.

Huntley and Palmers Custard Creams, and dark cholate McVities suggestive biscuits are my favourites.
I was fascinated by the programme, some years ago now about "Drain Men".

 

[Speicher]

I think I need the assistance of a Man with a Van to help me clear the larger heavier items in the garage.
It says on his Facebook page that he is fully licensed and insured, and gives a Number. How do I check that number?

 

[colly]

Now I'm on the bus back home.

Life is one long series of adventures.

 

[PeteXXX]

I think I need the assistance of a Man with a Van to help me clear the larger heavier items in the garage.
It says on his Facebook page that he is fully licensed and insured, and gives a Number. How do I check that number?

Do you mean telephone number? If so, I've heard that a landline number can be more trustworthy than just a mobile as it might show a degree of permanence.

 

[Gwylan]

I have a drain clearing "kit" outside near the back door.

The drain from the kitchen sink goes through lots of right angles, down at 45 degrees, and more right angles. and it can get blocked. It did that one Bank Holiday, and I wanted to avoid Call-Out fees for a professional.

If you have a water butt, the tube from the downpipe to the butt is strong but flexible, and wide enough to take a hose pipe. So, after lots of jiggling of the Water Butt hose (I had a long spare length) and pushing the hose pipe down inside that, I cleared the blockage. Very warm, not hot, water can help. That involves a funnel and a jug. Not guaranteed of course, but I was successful.

Doh! Just sat down and this reminds me the kitchen drain needs talking to.
Well, after a cup of tea maybe.

 

[tom73]

I think I need the assistance of a Man with a Van to help me clear the larger heavier items in the garage.
It says on his Facebook page that he is fully licensed and insured, and gives a Number. How do I check that number?

https://environment.data.gov.uk/public-register/view/search-waste-carriers-brokers

 

[Gwylan]

I think I need the assistance of a Man with a Van to help me clear the larger heavier items in the garage.
It says on his Facebook page that he is fully licensed and insured, and gives a Number. How do I check that number?

Well he would, wouldn't he?

But well done for trying to do the decent thing.

 

[Speicher]

Do you mean telephone number? If so, I've heard that a landline number can be more trustworthy than just a mobile as it might show a degree of permanence.

No, I mean he shows a licence number, as in Waste Transfer Licence number. Oh! I might have just answered my own question.