And I thought I had everything I needed!!

Posted on 14/04/2018 19:15 by Merve

Over the years, like all of you, I had collected bits and bobs that would be useful to any caravanner. You know the sort of thing- fuses, bulbs, spare matches. Spare charging leads for phones and other appliances, bits of cord, glue, screws and a plethora of other useful bits that we keep in a purpose made box bought from a local B&M . I honestly thought I had the solution for any eventuality! WRONG! On the trip to North Norfolk the sink in the washroom became very slow to drain and became worse and worse until it virtually stopped. No problem I thought, I had a bottle of Fenwicks tank and pipe cleaner in the van so I used some over night- no improvement! Tried some more together with bleach- no improvement. Tried some more thinking this blockage has to ‘melt’ at sometime. No improvement! Knowing there is a market at Sheringham on a Saturday morning, I went on the hunt for something that I hadn’t used for years- a good old fashioned sink plunger! Not only did I find one,  but it was a compact size and perfect for a caravan. I had spent £6 on the Fenwicks. I paid £2.20 on the plunger and the plunger won! Within 10 seconds the sink and pipes were clear and running freely. Another piece of kit that will accompany us on our travels- and it’s lighter than a bottle of Fenwicks!! 

Posted on 15/04/2018 09:13 by

Worth a try David and one to remember. a bit of carrot as a temporary plug on outflow, some hot water and a bio tab

Posted on 15/04/2018 09:16 by

Hadn't thought about the carrot, just shows what a useful place this forum can be. 

Thanks

Posted on 15/04/2018 09:10 by

Merve

Have you considered trying a bio washing  capsule to "eat "the blockage?

We have tried it with some success when the drains have become smelly, 

Posted on 15/04/2018 08:36 by

Careful with that sink plunger. Push together drain piping can become pop apart drain piping and a half full sink or basin of water goes a long way.