How to unblock a manhole

A Blocked manhole Bankside should always be handled as soon as the problem is noticed. Drains always tend to back up in the times that are least convenient and when you aren’t even prepared for such issues. There are some tools that are required so as to clear such blockages and do it efficiently. You need drain rods that have different types of heads. If these aren’t available to you, you can go to the local center and hire some. You may also need a drain auger or a plunger. These are tools that can easily be bought at the store. If you really want to handle stubborn drains, you need to eliminate or reduce the water that is emptied into the drain to reduce the damage. Flushing a toilet that is already moving slowly overflows the bowl and leads to the destruction of the floor. Washing machines also lead to great issues because they use so much water. This water can very well back up into the showers and toilets and lead to an overflow.
The manhole
A Blocked manhole Bankside can be indicated by different things, including issues in the drains. First of all, remove the cover of your manhole. This may be a job requiring more than two hands as the cover can be pretty heavy. There may be two lifting points and they can be filled with debris and dirt that needs to be cleared.
After the cover is lifted, you will see the waste channel and other pipes going in different directions. Take precaution as the manhole can be very deep.
If it is blocked and you aren’t able to spot the outlet, you may have to guess where it is. This can be done by trying to locate other manholes in the same line and then establish the one that feeds the other. You should then use a rod to deal with the blockage.