Drain cleaner here, so here's some tips. The pressure bags made from canvas instead of rubber are tougher and can seal better in scaly cast. If you are using this to deal with a blockage affecting multiple fixtures in your home it will never work, this needs to be sealing off the only opening between the bag and the clog, or you will flood out somewhere else. If you hear the water stop flowing into the bag, leave it for a few minutes and hopefully water pressure will be able to slide out the soft blockage. If it does NOT clear the blockage, be ready to catch some water, which will be a good amount in a horizontal line. My company uses these as a last resort if snaking or water jetting does not work, as the risks of damaging pipes or water coming back if it doesn't work is worse than trying other things first. Make sure you buy the correct size for your drain, they make 4" ones that can clear main lines as well, however these can only help with very specific types of blockages. Be certain what is blocked and what is connected between you and the blockage.
Hey, plumber here, if the blockage is in the ptrap i dont recommend using water pressure to clear it, its easier to removed the ptrap and clear it with a screwdriver or something that can be pushed through like a rag. However if the blockage is past the ptrap and is somewhere between the sinks drain connection and where it ties into the main drain system you shouldnt connect the balloon to the sink drain but rather remove the entire ptrap and place the balloon into the threaded adaptor directly since after the threaded adaptor there will be no more threaded joints and you wont risk a blowout. I say this because on a traditional ptrap like the one you showed in the video there are typically 4 threaded plastic joints which could pop loose under high pressure typically anything over 10psi, you dont want to risk damaging the threads on the ptrap since you would then have to replace it because it would never make a good seal again But yes that balloon does work for most small issues but typically wont clear bad blockages because if it all doesnt breakaway at the same time then theres a chance youll only open a small hole which will let water drain but not solve the issue of lets say build up on the interior of the pipe
I got a laugh when I saw him putting the balloon down the drain. First take the trap off, as you say. When I was in college my landlord had to send for a plumber to snake from my second floor apartment, and he ran out quite a bit of snake, and came back with what looked like about half of a sweatshirt! We could never figure out how someone could get that into the drain. But things worked a lot better after that.
quarter turn ball valve between the bladder and hose will let you ease into pressure and regulate it to an extent. Also makes it easier to use and a one man job.
I found out the hard way, that the plumbers who built my house didn't glue the joint to the vent stack about half way up the wall. After using pressure to try and clear a blockage, water started coming out of the gfci next to the kitchen sink. Good times
That’s why you don’t build homes in a stupid order, plumbing goes down so it follows gravity, there should be nothing in your walls besides insulation. But aye what do I know I don’t come from the country that builds out of foam and paper you are.
If the drain pipes are properly glued at instsllation,it works fine. But the bozo that built MY house,omg...its hit or miss. I had "Old Faithful" spraying in my yard: water supply pipe was not properly glued. No purple pipe cleaner used either. You take yo chances ....but most times you're fine.
My plumber told me NEVER to use one of these. He said if there is a complete blockage and you use one of these you can blow out your pipes and cause a lot of damage.
@@sparksmcgee6641 fully true, many homes are older and the pipes can't handle that much pressure. Add onto that; if something can take 60psi and you hit it with 60psi what will happen with the additional pressure? Even if it can take 100psi and you hit it with 60 (100 is only in very new homes for the most part) all it takes is one weak pipe, one area not sealed enough to cause a burst that will then domino.
You don't need to be a plumber at all for the simplicity of what is shown. Using the bladder in the trap is beyond stupid. Those bladders are for use down the pipes, not the traps.
Im a plumbing technician, and my company keeps these is stock at the shop. They work great, but only in certain conditions. If the clog is very stubborn and you use it the way you did in the video, it could potentially fill up the vent pipe and drain onto your roof while not doing anything about the clog. If you can be sure it is a direct shot from the bladder to the clog then they typically work great.
Depends if blockage is past next connection or not could come back in tub and like you said up vent pipe. If you know the complete layout you can plug all points and help direct pressure in proper direction. If he is impressed with this I wonder what he would think about jetters. When I started plumbing we used 3 foot iron rods with a T handle that was put together piece by piece and manually twisted (pretty dangerous) could not go around 90s or clean outs it wasnt fun
I call these things Blowbags A lot of negative comments here, but as someone who once was a service plumber, these are great tools, but as with every tool, you have to use the right tool for the right job. You wouldn't use a hammer on a screw, it's the same idea here. These work a treat on a frozen sewer if you can get a hose from a hot water source to an outside cleanout. For everyone saying concerned about breaking sewer pipes, unless there is something structurally wrong already, sewer pipes should be able to withstand upwards of 100psi, and most houses have less than 75psi on the water.
When have you even tested that when I was plumbing most we would test at was 5 psi one time we pumped it up extra to try a hear for a leak rubber stopper shot out a 8 psi sound like a gun shot and dented. All that being said I still think this tool works
I know many construction workers that use hammers on screws, but I get your point. One of my favorite quotes I've heard on this matter was, "My dad always told me the threads were for removing the screws later on."
Obviously not all sewer pipes are made equal, but SCH40 is rated for over 100psi. A cast iron sewer that was made correctly, and is not on the brink of rusting out should be able to withstand that as well. Orangeburge, clay, or SDR pipe, maybe not, but again, that's when you have to know when to use the right tool for the job.
Hi, plumber here. We definitely DO NOT use them in P-Traps, as it could blow out the joints on the trap. The ABS plastic used for P-Traps is much flimsier than the ABS plastic that is used for direct drain lines from fixtures out to the mainline. However, if you take the P-Trap off first, you can achieve the solution you're looking for without flooding out the area you're working in. Typically though, this type of drain clearing only works for soft clogs. As anything more serious will have to either be snaked, or even hydro jetted. (P.S. If the clog is in the P-Trap, just disconnect it and clean it out. Much more hassle free and you'll even learn the ins and outs of basic trap assemblys.)
When you say hydro jetted, is that a pressure washer with a thin, flexible hose tipped with tiny jets shooting forward and back? A plumber pro friend turned me onto that and it is the way to go.
I was coming here to say the same thing. ABS is not suitable for these. Plus, there’s always a chance that you send the problem deeper down the pipe and make it worse. Personally I would always opt for a mechanical solution (most clogs tend to be within the first 6 to 12 feet) if it’s an interior pipe soft blockage issue and not an issue with the pipe itself (collapse from an old pipe or possible issue with galvanized pipe) I’ve used these in the past as well. To me these are more of a Hail Mary, when you don’t have something better to use
Im a drain and sewer tech, been one for years. And if I’m being honest I have one in my van but I have never used it not once in all my years in this service. My little spartan model 81 snake is awsome. It’s been with me for many years and has helped out of many situations for those lines. I also have a co2 powers blast pump that works pretty well for simple quick jobs. And I’m not gonna lie I got myself a bumble bee plunger from home depot some years ago when my old one went missing and that has to be one of the best plungers I’ve ever used. That thing has got me outta having to do way more work the usual. It clears main lines when no other plunger would or hand auger and your next option is to pull the toilet and carry the big heaves snake and hit those lines. That plunger would clear them good.
I was a handyman, I used this on an apartment building. It didn't clear the hard clog, but it DID flood the kitchen upstairs. Use only on your enemy's clogged drain!
@@stephenpena7813 NEVER use a blowbag inside lol, in the p-trap? oh god, that's an accident waiting to happen lol, blowbags are meant for cleanouts ONLY
Dude I am definitely putting that on the list of things I need around the house! Aside from indoor plumbing, I could also use it for my dogs swimming pool! I bought a 70 gallon watering trough for livestock animals at tractor supply, used some siding to create a deck around it, as well as a little three step staircase, and I made a whole in the trough and use some insulation and clamps to attach a section of water hose as a drainage hose, and then on the end of that hose I attached a valve with a knob that you can turn to release water for when it's time to drain the nasty water out of the pool. Anyway, sometimes things get stuck inside of the drainage hole on the inside of the pool / the water side of things, and what I started doing was getting my air hose and blowing air through that line... But now I can use this bladder adapter, and instead of waiting for the 30 gallon air tank to fill up, unrolling the air hose, having a roll it back up, etc. I'll just do this and perform the same task with less fiddle-fuck work lol
Yes, please don't call 911 for your glogged drain, broken sprinkler heads, broken shower valve, or any other non-emergent purpose. Call the correct service person.
Yup. I'm a former professional plumber. That works very well for certain obstructions in ceratin situations. I DON'T recommend using that for any bathroom issues or internal plumbing (pipes or p-traps that you can see). If you have a hair clog, disassemble the drain pipes as needed and pull out the hair with the longest forceps you can find. You can find a wide variety of forceps at flea markets or tool stores. A hose bladder is best for an internal clog past a 2" cleanout. I'd only try it for a cleanout situation.
I'm a plumber and do use them sometimes but if you don't know what you are doing you can flood something quick like your kitchen sink drain on older homes normally the washer are hooked together and I have seen people flood there home not knowing water is coming out the other drain that's on the same line you are blowing water threw so be careful using them!
I’m a master plumber and I love these things. 98% of the time it clears the blockage. I would never put it into a p trap under the sink. I would take the trap off and push it down the pipe in the wall. They’re also great for your washing machine line.
@@harrydavey9884 it's a state level licensing of a skills trade. Each state has their own requirements of what qualifies for "Master" level. Usually the levels go Master, Journey, apprentice. A master plumber out here in Washington has a PL-01 plumbing card which can only be obtained by documented years of experience and state testing of plumbing principles and code. Same goes for electricians out here. In Florida Master level required a certain level of funds wrapped up in insurance bonding. In Florida Master level is usually needed to run a plumbing business.
@@harrydavey9884 basically master plumber is a certification to my knowledge. I had a friend many years ago working on it. But it doesn't always mean that they are a better plumber or a plumber without the title is a bad plumber. Just more knowledge on the bazillion codes. Fr he had two good sized books for studying.
I work as a drain cleaner. When my customers use these, they usually either blow the p-trap off, or they end up filling the vent in the wall with water. When that happens, the water will run off of the roof, and when you release pressure on the line, 10'+ of water comes back at you. You're best off with a 15' hand snake, or a small plunger that you can "jostle" the clog back and forth with. These flush bags are very useful for septic systems with outside cleanouts, or if you drop it from your roof vent past the T on your sink.
@EliasOwnage95 You usually need a powered snake with a 3/8" or so cable for clogs that are farther away. Take off the P-trap and tailpiece, and run the snake straight down the line.
Well… Fuck Yeah. I always knew the guy was a creep. Glad he will LOSE everything and rot away in prison. All that money and prestige and yet he still couldn’t act Human. Kinda like the traitor running a 3rd time for president.
90% of these sink clogs are in the p-trap. Get a container that fits under the trap. I use a Tupperware container that's 5in wide, 12in long and 4in deep. Fits under almost any trap. Losen the fitting on either end of the curved section of your trap. Don't fully loosen that nut if there's still water in your sink. To avoid making a big mess just let the water slowly dribble out of that connection. You can tighten it back up to stop the water if your container gets too full. Then remove it fully once it's drained, and do the same for where that pipe goes into the wall. Do any snaking you have to do through the pipe that's coming out of the back of the cabinet there. I wouldn't recommend using one of those bladder style jetting nozzles at all. You have a good chance of blowing up a pipe in your wall if you have coper or cast iron pipes and there happens to be a thin or corroded section. And that pressure will find a weak PVC joint real quick. If the clog is beyond using a small consumer rodding snake, let a professional handle it. Don't go out and rent a large machine from home Depot and run the risk of killing yourself because someone had a brain fart and flushed a hand towel. And to any home owners out there. Don't buy the snakes that are a flat ribbon. They're trash. Get one that has a spiral cable that you can turn by hand. A little tip for diagnosing a mainline clog vs a drain clog. If your toilet backs up but your sink and shower/tub drain fine, the clog is just in the toilet or just past the flange(the part of the main drain line that your toilet attached to) Just use a plunger or a tool called a toilet auger. If your sink or tub/shower are backed up but the toilet still works fine, the clog is between them and the toilet, use a snake and you'll be fine. If the sink or shower/tub are backing up and so is the toilet, you have a main line clog. This requires a main line rodding machine. Those are very dangerous (for you and your plumbing) to use if you don't know what you're doing. Even the small 1/4 inch powered rodding machines can be dangerous. Had a guy die at the last company I worked at because the 3/4in cable wrapped around his neck while he was using the auto feed in a tight crawlspace. The customer said she heard an "augh" and thumping. She thought he was working. He was a good guy. Let the professionals handle jobs that you can't do with your hand rodder. No reason to get killed covered in shit because you don't know what you're doing.
@@YoinxI have cleared plenty of clogs with snakes. Within the home, a 25 foot snake is more than you need, followed up with a couple pots of boiling hot water to move out whatever the snake made a hole in. Between the house and sewer, just get RotoRooter.
If your toilet is flushing itself, call the city & have them clean out the nearest sewage man hole. Spent a lot of money before I found a plumber that wasn't just interested in taking my money.
@@gro-cw2rc if your toilet is flushing itself that means your flapper is shot. I see no situation where water is coming up your toilet enough for your bowl to fill and then stop letting it flush.
Thanks for the details. My parents had one of these when I was a kid (a half century ago) It worked back then for most issues. I don't know why I haven't bought one myself since. Although, knock on wood, I haven't had any drain issues for many years, so that may be a reason.
My first time experimenting with one of these and i did not read the precautions or instructions first, I remember trying to cram it into the cleanout on the side of a commercial building that had mad water pressure. I wasn't able to insert more than a few iches if it into the pipe directly behind the threaded clean out cover cap before giving it one hell of a blast of water. The portion of the tool that would not fit into the clean out hole began expanding and vibrating like crazy! I was amazed that rubber could stretch so much.... I shut down water pressure and let it deflate before pullink it out of the clean out pipe and inspected it, Amazed with its construction and convinced that if I applied just a bit more water pressure it would surely clear the blockage and I could pack up my tools and bill the customer for a successfull drain cleanout. This time after inserting it as far as it was going to go into the line, I really gave it a powerful blast of water and felt confident my thick commercial grade Rubbermaid 100 fot hose would withstand the 200 PSI water pressure this building had. And then out of nowhere Im hearing a "BBOOMM" and I am knocked back from the explosion of the drain tool! I had gotten carried away from reality and allowed the half of the tool that hadn't fit into the clean out pipe to dangerously expand literally to the size of an official NFL football! Apparently, as the tool expanded, the sharp edge of the threaded pipe became like a knife blade that sliced into the black rubber and violently exploded in my face! Besides my ego, the only harm i suffered was when the black rubber portion of the tool exploded, part of it flew back towards me and smacked into my forefinger hard enough to cause that hand to go numb instantly. There was a lot of pain going on but with my senses heightened from what just occured I couldnt really say i was in pain . The explosion was fucking unreal and probably sounded more like a bomb! That numbness finally went away a few days later.
You are full of happy horse shit. You should try to become a science fiction writer. What building has 200psi water pressure? I think your ass has 200psi of pressure in it and you should see a doctor and get it out.
These things are awesome at cleaning clogs in the main line to the sewer. I used to have to call Roto-Rooter to snake the drain at a few hundred dollars a pop. Now I just attach one of these bladders to a semi-stiff garden hose and push it down the clean out port (the same place Roto-Rooter feeds the snake down) until it stops going any further. You may have to wiggle the hose around a little to get it past any bends as you cram it down your sewer line. Once it won't go any further, go to the faucet and slowly turn on the water. The bladder will inflate inside the sewer line and seal against the walls of the pipe so that the water coming out of the bladder will all be pushed against the blockage. I usually go over to the clean out port and tug on the hose to make sure it has sealed properly. You shouldn't be able to pull it out. If it comes out, the bladder is either broken or you don't have the right size bladder for your pipe. Get a larger one. Once you know it is sealed inside the pipe, let the water run for a while, like maybe a minute. Turn the faucet off and then start retracting the garden hose. You should immediately see the backed up water in the clogged line start to drain down the line. Pull the hose all the way out of the clean out port and you are done. It takes me about 2 or 3 minutes to do the whole process and I've done it many, many times over the past several years.
As a plumber, we call that a blow out ball. I would never use that in the lavatory or kitchen sink as it can demolish the P-Trap under them since it’s usually made out of very thin plastic. I’ve Used it in the drain arm for the kitchen after clearing the blockage so it can clean around the pipe and flush out the drain. It works very well when you use it properly but shouldn’t be used to clean the P-Trap
Do you have any idea how long they've been around? Many yrs ago we had an A/C drain that would clog and I had an idea to make something like this. Actually tried 2-3 layers of condom on the end of a hose.😂
On Amazon I found someone selling these but without the open end, and a schrader valve instead of a hose fitting, plus a 3ft strap to pull it back out. It’s nice for blocking a drain if you need to. I needed to fix a leak on the plumbing for my pool, but there wasn’t a valve to stop the water from draining out of the pool, and there’s a second line from the bottom drain that connects about a foot down from the skimmer, so a standard drain plug wouldn’t work. I bought an air hose extension that I was able to screw on, so I was able to drop it down far enough.
It's a good way to find that one joint someone diy'd decades ago and didn't put enough cement on or just completely forgot and it's only been working on a prayer and pressure fit.
😂I had a busted pipe that i located using themral underneath concrete floor in my mom's den. Me and a buddy ripped up the concrete and found the leak with what looked like rubber inside a cut-to-size hand towel wrapped around at the leak.😅 We were directed to this location because Approx 30 years ago the house had the same leak, same location. That guy who fixed it *my dad and HIS buddy* must have thought, "eh, the concrete will cure around it and this will be enough." Thank God The shortcuts gene is not hereditary! 😂❤🎉 It took 30 years to find that leak. This would have found it in 30 seconds! 😅😊 But I still like the video and product! 😊
"hello, facility management? Ehr, it's raining in my office. Thing is, we are ground floor...."-"WITH YOU IN A MINUTE!". -- Yes. A hot water line hadn't been sealed at all, just stuck together and covered in insulating foam. 12 years ago.
If you use these take your P trap off completely and then place it directly into the drain outlet that feeds into the wall/floor, only pulse it a little at a time because if theres a full block you can pop your seals and crack your drain pipes, use hot water and whatever u do please dont use this if youve already put draino in the pipe.
Glad I wasn't the only guy here thinking yeah someone's going to stick that up their ass. You can hear the emergency room surgeons now so sir how did your anus and your intestines blow apart line an old perished balloon. Well funny story actually I slipped on some wet leaves and my pants fell off and I landed on the hose.
Plumber here. They work really good, if you arent sure of the conditions in your pipes ask a plumber. There could be other problems if it doesn't work or could cause flooding if used improperly. Also in a sink make sure the bladder is past the overflow holes in the drain or youll get a geyser 😂😂😂
Why would you use this on a sink? He could have used a plunger to clear his sink. If the clog was below the vent, then he would just be filling his vent up with water.
@@PlumberWRXyeah I wouldn't use it for anything but a soft clog. Never used one in a sink but disconnected the drain further down. But for your average person of average intelligence I think they'll be ok lol
I work in HVAC, and witnessing customer attempts at coil cleaning is always a good time for my bank account. The only one I've seen do it right is my dad, only because I taught him how to do it
Used mine twice. I took off the trap and put it in the pipe in the wall. I also bought a cap to plug up the vent on the roof so the pressure couldn’t escape that way. Worked great. Drain has been clear for years now.
Sitting on my knees in front of the kitchen sink drain pipe ,I used the bladder - the pipe filled with water pressure without clearing the block, when my assistant turned off the water the pipe's pressure d water blew out my end of the pipe,directly into my face! I've used these many times with great results. Don't suggest using in plastic drain tubes, they can split!
This device saved me. I tried everything. Drain cleaner, then plunger, then better plunger with full strength, then little snake, then big snake with drill, then wet/dry vacuum on blow, then on suck, then ran more snakes. Worked on it for hours. Did not want to spend $1000 on a plumber who might try to tell me I need $5k worth of worth. Seen a YT video on this thing and bought one at HD. Ran the garden hose into the house and crossed my fingers. Done in five minutes. I will forever love my BBC plumbing tool. EDIT - After reading some comments. Yeah duh! Do not use this on a P-Trap. Use this on the line. Also I knew the clog was no connected to any other drains as they were all tested and worked plus I had used a wet dry vac to suck and blow the line. That would have blew water/air out the drains if it was connected. Got to do the basics before you bring out the BBC for some work! --- If this comment helps anyone in anyway let me know. Curious if anyone even reads this stuff.
Tool works great for certain tasks even used larger size on clogged toilet. As an auto technician I’ve used it very lightly on clogged heater cores. It has many uses. I also use hammer and screwdriver all the time for certain jobs. Try removing a hold down screw on a brake rotor with screwdriver alone. Good luck.
I'm considering getting one for flushing underground telecommunications conduits. Most are about 1" diameter and should be glued together from one end to the other.
Please don't encourage homeowners to use these things! There are not meant to be used in sinks and other fixtures!. You can easily blow apart the pipes in your home or flood your home through the roof vents if you don't know what you're doing with these
So sick of homeowners trying to do work just call the professionals like me. You know what forget it go ahead and do all the work on your home you have to pay a contractor even more money to fix your mess
this sounds like a great way to turn a $20 problem into a $2000 problem, maybe don't blast your pipes with water pressure to find out which fails first, your pipe or the blockage.
The pipes can handle it fine the trap will not but the trap is like 15 dollars so not that big of a deal I do drain cleaning for a living and have used that tool plenty of times
I use the 3/4 inch one for drain lines as an HVAC technician. I have 5 levels of drain cleaning: 1: shop vac suction 2: drain solve, and do other things on the call for 15 minutes while it soaks, then shop vac 3: water hose bladder (shown in this video) 4: nitrogen gas bladder (up to 250 PSI) 5: cutting the drain line at places I think it has a problem at and replacing problem PVC lines.
Guys coming back from Vietnam in the 70s would call that the bull-head clap. Before you can clear up the swelling (due to a giant internal pustul), they'd have to whack it with a rubber mallet. No piece of leg is worth that!
That's why God gave man 2 hands and an imagination. With those things I can "sleep" with anyone I've ever seen. No "leg" damage but your vision seems to get worse. LOL
Just purchased to unclog a kitchen drain in a new home we purchased. Found bacon greese in the trap. Boiled the trap but the drain king worked so well. Cheap and easy to use!
Very interesting concept. Bladder fills up so fast, it gives pressure washer type speed for a few seconds, while the fullness of the bladder blocks any backwash. It’s quite remarkable that someone came up with this. Bravo.
Plumbers don't use that trash for a reason. Several actually. First, it will only work on a clog that is literally right there. For which a simple needle nose can pull out. It will not work on a clog past the P-trap, where 90% of them are. Secondly, you are sending the hair & sludge further down the line instead of pulling out. And you're likely piling it on top of another section of pipe, usually an elbow or tee, that has a clog developing and this will simply accelerate a worse clog. Another reason is the condition of the pipe and compression nuts. If it breaks you're gonna spill not only the dirty water from the clog, but now you have an open hose running in the house. You're not going to stop it fast enough and you will get all sorts of things soaked. I could probably go on with scenarios but these are the likely results. What's tripping me out is people in the comments saying they used to be plumbers and that it's a good tool. But they all seem to be east coast because we don't even consider pvc for sewer drains in the west. You east coasters crack me up bro.
You guys are prob still using clay tile for sewer out there in the wild west 😂😂 no hate but I'll the building I've seen done in the west is to lower code standards and lower quality.
Protip when using plungers: If possible get the plunger to *suck* instead *push* on the piping. Your plumbing *should* be able to handle *some* pressure, but you can avoid headaches by not putting unnecessary strain on the fittings.
Sounds like a great day for the plumber when you blow out your drain pipes by over-pressuring them. Drain pipes are rated at much lower pressures, and in the city your water pressure can be over 100 psig.
It’s a good way to blow you seals, blow apart your tubular p-trap, it’s a cross connection between sewer and water supply, it’s a bandaid fix, you should just call a plumber. I give a 1 Year Warranty on our stoppages with a camera inspection. Cabling a drain in most cases will give you 5+ Years.
honest opinion it works well sometimes you don't always get a good airtight seal it can break piping if you're not careful. And yes the blast back sucks. But it does work good on small jobs
I've had a set of them for almost 8 years. I had a really bad clog in my main drain. But after using a snake with a sharp blade and it worked for a short time it eventually got clogged again. But once I used the bladder.....it's been over 7 years with no problem.
My 2 cents from my expierence in my home. My clogs were caused by a poorly functioning garbage disposal. After it was replaced with a high end one, no more problems wirh plugged drains. My clogs were several feet from my drain too. No pressure would had cleared it. After installing a clean out, I was able to clean out the blockage. My snake could not reach my blockage. This job is not one of my favorites. A new high end garbage disposal solved my blockage issues.
*note* YOUR hose has 60psi. If you do not have a prv installed on your water main (honestly, even if you do), you should definitely check your water pressure at the hose bib BEFORE attempting this. I've roughed in brand new homes that had 175psi coming to them. If you use the device in this video as shown with 175psi you will blow your p-trap apart. At least in my area, we are only required to test our waste systems with 10ft of head pressure. That equals 4.33psi. Most air tests are done with 5psi. The pipe itself depending on material can withstand much higher psi. HOWEVER, the glue joints may not. Just because nothing leaks under test or normal use, does not mean all the joints are "good" (straight cuts, fully seated in the fitting, etc.). A poor joint + solid blockage + high pressure = big problems.
These will work on minor blockages. If you use these be sure to have a vacuum breaker or a check valve before the hose. Cross contamination is a possibility to your main water supply in the event of a vacuum creating backflow
Talk to a sewer and drain technician, Plumbers hate doing this kinda stuff, but Sewer and Drain Techs do this stuff everyday. As a Sewer and Drain Tech, I like this. I might actually use it, it looks very efficient! I like it!! Awesome!!
High pressure water is great when the shit clogging your pipes is or gets stuck, and the pressure forces the pipes apart somewhere inside your walls or floors. Good times, especially when the water does not appear right away giving you days, weeks, months or even years of leakage before you discover it. Or, when you have ppl living under you, damaging their home. I recommend cleaning your water lock from the outlet by pulling things out with a hard metal string, or by opening the water lock and emptying it. You could use special substances dissolving organic materials, like hair and shit, I do this from time to time/regularly on the bathrooms. This also helps if the pipes are clogged further down. And, if this does not help, you don't use pressure, but a special head on the tip of a hose that has a forward pointing turbo nozzle that "digs out" the shit clogging the pipe and three or four nozzles pointing backwards, pushing the hose into the pipe without creating high pressure. This is best done from the downward side as it filles the pipe with water, but it could still be used from the upward side if you manage to clear it fast.
Those are wonderful and work really well. But if you just don't put anything down your drains and once a month for boiling water down each drain, then you won't have to ever use that bladder again. I always took my drain apart and put the bladder into the end of the drain that's clogged.... not into the sink from above because I have a double sink. 😊
ive seen drain bladders lots and lots and lots of times (i work at hardware store) but until now i never actually thought about what their purpse was. so this is pretty cool! i had no idea that there was a hole at the end!
Drain cleaner here, so here's some tips. The pressure bags made from canvas instead of rubber are tougher and can seal better in scaly cast. If you are using this to deal with a blockage affecting multiple fixtures in your home it will never work, this needs to be sealing off the only opening between the bag and the clog, or you will flood out somewhere else.
If you hear the water stop flowing into the bag, leave it for a few minutes and hopefully water pressure will be able to slide out the soft blockage. If it does NOT clear the blockage, be ready to catch some water, which will be a good amount in a horizontal line.
My company uses these as a last resort if snaking or water jetting does not work, as the risks of damaging pipes or water coming back if it doesn't work is worse than trying other things first. Make sure you buy the correct size for your drain, they make 4" ones that can clear main lines as well, however these can only help with very specific types of blockages. Be certain what is blocked and what is connected between you and the blockage.
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I farted a lil while ago. 🤗
Wow that's informative 🙌
I've used both sizes on various types of clogs- I love ❤️ these things, they are great!
Thoughts on using this to clear a hair clog in my tub drain?
Hey, plumber here, if the blockage is in the ptrap i dont recommend using water pressure to clear it, its easier to removed the ptrap and clear it with a screwdriver or something that can be pushed through like a rag. However if the blockage is past the ptrap and is somewhere between the sinks drain connection and where it ties into the main drain system you shouldnt connect the balloon to the sink drain but rather remove the entire ptrap and place the balloon into the threaded adaptor directly since after the threaded adaptor there will be no more threaded joints and you wont risk a blowout.
I say this because on a traditional ptrap like the one you showed in the video there are typically 4 threaded plastic joints which could pop loose under high pressure typically anything over 10psi, you dont want to risk damaging the threads on the ptrap since you would then have to replace it because it would never make a good seal again
But yes that balloon does work for most small issues but typically wont clear bad blockages because if it all doesnt breakaway at the same time then theres a chance youll only open a small hole which will let water drain but not solve the issue of lets say build up on the interior of the pipe
I got a laugh when I saw him putting the balloon down the drain. First take the trap off, as you say.
When I was in college my landlord had to send for a plumber to snake from my second floor apartment, and he ran out quite a bit of snake, and came back with what looked like about half of a sweatshirt! We could never figure out how someone could get that into the drain. But things worked a lot better after that.
GREAT ADVICE TY !
Plus, if you put balloon in plastic trap part, the water will back up from blockage farther down and exit through the air vent.
Absolutely best way to start the job but we all know nobody likes getting their hands dirty doing it themselves 😂
🤔 yeah pretty sure these r meant to be used on the (plumbed) sections of pipes cause of the high pressures
All fun and games till that pipe in your wall clears the blockage in the worst way possible
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Ya with 60psi... Most homes have 40psi as well. You can also lower the pressure
quarter turn ball valve between the bladder and hose will let you ease into pressure and regulate it to an extent. Also makes it easier to use and a one man job.
I found out the hard way, that the plumbers who built my house didn't glue the joint to the vent stack about half way up the wall. After using pressure to try and clear a blockage, water started coming out of the gfci next to the kitchen sink. Good times
That’s why you don’t build homes in a stupid order, plumbing goes down so it follows gravity, there should be nothing in your walls besides insulation. But aye what do I know I don’t come from the country that builds out of foam and paper you are.
as a plumber, i love this product. nothing ensures work like DIY products blowing pipes never meant for pressure. carry on.
Lol. That;s what I thought.
Cant wait for someone to just read the first sentence of ur comment and go buy it 😂
If the drain pipes are properly glued at instsllation,it works fine. But the bozo that built MY house,omg...its hit or miss. I had "Old Faithful" spraying in my yard: water supply pipe was not properly glued. No purple pipe cleaner used either.
You take yo chances ....but most times you're fine.
@@franklee2683 pipes not meant for pressure are not glued, such as p-traps. GRAVITY is a plumbers best tool. if it isnt working, its not PLUMBING.
Lol job security
I wonder how many people are sent to the hospital yearly for misuse 🤔
@@krazykuz13cmc damn being kinky is political now
@@StardustukBiden ain’t even running 😂
@@krazykuz13cmc Wtf does politics have to do with plumbing tools. Idiots everywhere, my god.
@@wakawaka1976 You were the kid who took pictures up girls skirts at school dances and thought you were cool for it
@@krazykuz13cmcwhen people feel insecure they even see the threat of their opponents in mundane videos on a hose 😂
My plumber told me NEVER to use one of these. He said if there is a complete blockage and you use one of these you can blow out your pipes and cause a lot of damage.
Hey dude, instead of putting dumb little heart emojis everywhere, why don't you take down this really stupid video?
Not true. Pipe can handle 60 or 100psi because that's what type of pipe is used to get the pressurized water to you.
@@sparksmcgee6641 fully true, many homes are older and the pipes can't handle that much pressure. Add onto that; if something can take 60psi and you hit it with 60psi what will happen with the additional pressure? Even if it can take 100psi and you hit it with 60 (100 is only in very new homes for the most part) all it takes is one weak pipe, one area not sealed enough to cause a burst that will then domino.
@@sparksmcgee6641Drain pipes are not designed for high pressure like a feed line is. Definitely need to be careful.
4.5k worth of damage under my basement slab beds to differ@@sparksmcgee6641
these come in multiple sizes too and ribbed. my wife loves them
That is priceless. Well played. Your wife is such a lucky girl…
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Did they clear her blockage?
@jamesd5415 still trying I think 😂
It’s so good! It can fit in the tightest of holes. It helped clear me out.
Wait a sec
it helped you what?
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Instructions unclear, wife’s telling me she’s pregnant
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Welcome back from your deployment soldier
@@busterhikney6936 Jodie strikes again! 😂
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@@busterhikney6936i just spat out my own seme! 🤣🤣
Remember folks, if it doesn’t have a flared base you shouldn’t use it.
But then how's it connect to a hose?
naughty naughty
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Drop the base
For the win… 🎉😂
I just love how the comments here are 50% actual plumbing advice and 50% innuendos 😂
Balanced as all things should be
That’s what she said.
I'm mean that's why we clicked. Because our answer to the question was: " perhaps something I can put in my butt?"
You don't need to be a plumber at all for the simplicity of what is shown. Using the bladder in the trap is beyond stupid. Those bladders are for use down the pipes, not the traps.
Yeah, in your endo
I’m in the septic industry and I’ve personally used that to clear blockages in my own home and Customer homes and I think those are fantastic
Im a plumbing technician, and my company keeps these is stock at the shop. They work great, but only in certain conditions. If the clog is very stubborn and you use it the way you did in the video, it could potentially fill up the vent pipe and drain onto your roof while not doing anything about the clog. If you can be sure it is a direct shot from the bladder to the clog then they typically work great.
10/10 reply. Downvote all other replies, including this one.
I go down the vent pipe, past the drain
Depends if blockage is past next connection or not could come back in tub and like you said up vent pipe. If you know the complete layout you can plug all points and help direct pressure in proper direction. If he is impressed with this I wonder what he would think about jetters. When I started plumbing we used 3 foot iron rods with a T handle that was put together piece by piece and manually twisted (pretty dangerous) could not go around 90s or clean outs it wasnt fun
A plumbing technician 😂😂😂😂😂 just a made up job
I cleared a yellow jacket nest that was in the vent pipe. Worked great. I shot the water from the roof down.
I call these things Blowbags
A lot of negative comments here, but as someone who once was a service plumber, these are great tools, but as with every tool, you have to use the right tool for the right job. You wouldn't use a hammer on a screw, it's the same idea here.
These work a treat on a frozen sewer if you can get a hose from a hot water source to an outside cleanout.
For everyone saying concerned about breaking sewer pipes, unless there is something structurally wrong already, sewer pipes should be able to withstand upwards of 100psi, and most houses have less than 75psi on the water.
When have you even tested that when I was plumbing most we would test at was 5 psi one time we pumped it up extra to try a hear for a leak rubber stopper shot out a 8 psi sound like a gun shot and dented. All that being said I still think this tool works
100 psi? The fuck? You’re serious? That’s 250’ of head pressure. Tell me you’ve never had any training to be a plumber without ever saying it.
I know many construction workers that use hammers on screws, but I get your point. One of my favorite quotes I've heard on this matter was, "My dad always told me the threads were for removing the screws later on."
@@Ty-fz5lk When I did new construction for a short while, we'd pressure our sewer up to at least 30psi to test for leaks, sometimes more.
Obviously not all sewer pipes are made equal, but SCH40 is rated for over 100psi. A cast iron sewer that was made correctly, and is not on the brink of rusting out should be able to withstand that as well. Orangeburge, clay, or SDR pipe, maybe not, but again, that's when you have to know when to use the right tool for the job.
My wifes got something similar in her handbag, she must be helping people clear their blockages without me knowing, what a sweetheart 😊
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I knew there would be a comment such as this
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She said her current blockage wasn't big enough so I had to help her out 😂
Everyone here either has a wife or works at a job related to this kind of work.
Hi, plumber here. We definitely DO NOT use them in P-Traps, as it could blow out the joints on the trap. The ABS plastic used for P-Traps is much flimsier than the ABS plastic that is used for direct drain lines from fixtures out to the mainline. However, if you take the P-Trap off first, you can achieve the solution you're looking for without flooding out the area you're working in. Typically though, this type of drain clearing only works for soft clogs. As anything more serious will have to either be snaked, or even hydro jetted. (P.S. If the clog is in the P-Trap, just disconnect it and clean it out. Much more hassle free and you'll even learn the ins and outs of basic trap assemblys.)
Good idea..j.drain-0 works fine...😮
When you say hydro jetted, is that a pressure washer with a thin, flexible hose tipped with tiny jets shooting forward and back? A plumber pro friend turned me onto that and it is the way to go.
@@jasonlacroix6083that’s what it is yeah with a tank and engine that can push it out at a high psi for bigger clogs.
I was coming here to say the same thing.
ABS is not suitable for these. Plus, there’s always a chance that you send the problem deeper down the pipe and make it worse.
Personally I would always opt for a mechanical solution (most clogs tend to be within the first 6 to 12 feet) if it’s an interior pipe soft blockage issue and not an issue with the pipe itself (collapse from an old pipe or possible issue with galvanized pipe)
I’ve used these in the past as well. To me these are more of a Hail Mary, when you don’t have something better to use
Agreed, I've used in the kitchen sink, Main line... Meaning after the P trap.
Im a drain and sewer tech, been one for years. And if I’m being honest I have one in my van but I have never used it not once in all my years in this service. My little spartan model 81 snake is awsome. It’s been with me for many years and has helped out of many situations for those lines. I also have a co2 powers blast pump that works pretty well for simple quick jobs. And I’m not gonna lie I got myself a bumble bee plunger from home depot some years ago when my old one went missing and that has to be one of the best plungers I’ve ever used. That thing has got me outta having to do way more work the usual. It clears main lines when no other plunger would or hand auger and your next option is to pull the toilet and carry the big heaves snake and hit those lines. That plunger would clear them good.
When I was in CE in the Air Force we used them to clear coffee grounds from fountain drains only. For everything else, there's probably a better tool.
Beehive plunger?
I was a handyman, I used this on an apartment building. It didn't clear the hard clog, but it DID flood the kitchen upstairs. Use only on your enemy's clogged drain!
😂 Opps 😂
Yup. Only use them if you know for sure it's direct unsplit pipe to the clog lol
@@stephenpena7813 NEVER use a blowbag inside lol, in the p-trap? oh god, that's an accident waiting to happen lol, blowbags are meant for cleanouts ONLY
I have alot of enemies.....
“Was” a handyman 😂
Dude I am definitely putting that on the list of things I need around the house! Aside from indoor plumbing, I could also use it for my dogs swimming pool! I bought a 70 gallon watering trough for livestock animals at tractor supply, used some siding to create a deck around it, as well as a little three step staircase, and I made a whole in the trough and use some insulation and clamps to attach a section of water hose as a drainage hose, and then on the end of that hose I attached a valve with a knob that you can turn to release water for when it's time to drain the nasty water out of the pool.
Anyway, sometimes things get stuck inside of the drainage hole on the inside of the pool / the water side of things, and what I started doing was getting my air hose and blowing air through that line...
But now I can use this bladder adapter, and instead of waiting for the 30 gallon air tank to fill up, unrolling the air hose, having a roll it back up, etc. I'll just do this and perform the same task with less fiddle-fuck work lol
where's that firefighter that sees stuff like this and says "NO"
Never call a firefighter for plumbing advice.
Yes, please don't call 911 for your glogged drain, broken sprinkler heads, broken shower valve, or any other non-emergent purpose. Call the correct service person.
I love that guy lol
The people in these replies don’t get it 💀 guys it’s not that kind of plumbing the firefighter would be worried about
I was about to comment that
I’m kinda scared of what else people use this thing for….
I’ve had one of those for years! Boy, have I been using it wrong! 🙄
I came to the comment section for this
You nasty
My first thought was “flared base”
Dite moi que c'est uniquement pour la plomberie de la maison 🤣🤣
It’s all fun and games until Diddy get his hands on one of these😂
😂😂😂😂!!!
So that's what all that baby oil was for! 🤣
LUBE AND BABYOIL AND CONDOMS IN PDIDDY OR PUFFY PARTYS ! NO THAT I BEEN TO ONE ........
30 min later. Still laughing.
This is also why aliens stick things up our ass.
Yup. I'm a former professional plumber. That works very well for certain obstructions in ceratin situations. I DON'T recommend using that for any bathroom issues or internal plumbing (pipes or p-traps that you can see).
If you have a hair clog, disassemble the drain pipes as needed and pull out the hair with the longest forceps you can find. You can find a wide variety of forceps at flea markets or tool stores.
A hose bladder is best for an internal clog past a 2" cleanout. I'd only try it for a cleanout situation.
I'm a plumber and do use them sometimes but if you don't know what you are doing you can flood something quick like your kitchen sink drain on older homes normally the washer are hooked together and I have seen people flood there home not knowing water is coming out the other drain that's on the same line you are blowing water threw so be careful using them!
I’m a master plumber and I love these things. 98% of the time it clears the blockage. I would never put it into a p trap under the sink. I would take the trap off and push it down the pipe in the wall. They’re also great for your washing machine line.
A "master plumber"? 😂 What does this even mean, buddy?
Buddy as a plumber, I can guarantee to you I know just as much as you do
@@harrydavey9884 it's a state level licensing of a skills trade. Each state has their own requirements of what qualifies for "Master" level. Usually the levels go Master, Journey, apprentice. A master plumber out here in Washington has a PL-01 plumbing card which can only be obtained by documented years of experience and state testing of plumbing principles and code. Same goes for electricians out here.
In Florida Master level required a certain level of funds wrapped up in insurance bonding. In Florida Master level is usually needed to run a plumbing business.
@@harrydavey9884 basically master plumber is a certification to my knowledge. I had a friend many years ago working on it. But it doesn't always mean that they are a better plumber or a plumber without the title is a bad plumber. Just more knowledge on the bazillion codes. Fr he had two good sized books for studying.
Is "master" plumber a similar title to a master carpenter? Because ive never heard that one before...
I work as a drain cleaner. When my customers use these, they usually either blow the p-trap off, or they end up filling the vent in the wall with water. When that happens, the water will run off of the roof, and when you release pressure on the line, 10'+ of water comes back at you. You're best off with a 15' hand snake, or a small plunger that you can "jostle" the clog back and forth with. These flush bags are very useful for septic systems with outside cleanouts, or if you drop it from your roof vent past the T on your sink.
Dude I can totally see water shooting out the top of the roof like a fountain! Lol
How would you go about a situation where the clog is far into the pipes going horizontal by the wall? (Bathroom sink)
@EliasOwnage95 You usually need a powered snake with a 3/8" or so cable for clogs that are farther away. Take off the P-trap and tailpiece, and run the snake straight down the line.
@@TonerLow Thank you!
Im not a plumber but cleared a few drain clogs in my day. The device could blow out and damage the plastic traps under your sink or worse.
My wife loved the product. Thank you.
Diddy said it worked perfectly at his Freak-Off parties too. Cleared blockages people didn't know they had....
Oh no you didn't
Lmao comment of the day
Well… Fuck Yeah. I always knew the guy was a creep. Glad he will LOSE everything and rot away in prison. All that money and prestige and yet he still couldn’t act Human. Kinda like the traitor running a 3rd time for president.
51 likes? nope, this comment needs to immediately be inducted into the hall of fame of youtube comments lol
Owwwwwwww ouch
When you squeeze it while you’re peeing
90% of these sink clogs are in the p-trap. Get a container that fits under the trap. I use a Tupperware container that's 5in wide, 12in long and 4in deep. Fits under almost any trap. Losen the fitting on either end of the curved section of your trap. Don't fully loosen that nut if there's still water in your sink. To avoid making a big mess just let the water slowly dribble out of that connection. You can tighten it back up to stop the water if your container gets too full. Then remove it fully once it's drained, and do the same for where that pipe goes into the wall. Do any snaking you have to do through the pipe that's coming out of the back of the cabinet there.
I wouldn't recommend using one of those bladder style jetting nozzles at all. You have a good chance of blowing up a pipe in your wall if you have coper or cast iron pipes and there happens to be a thin or corroded section. And that pressure will find a weak PVC joint real quick.
If the clog is beyond using a small consumer rodding snake, let a professional handle it. Don't go out and rent a large machine from home Depot and run the risk of killing yourself because someone had a brain fart and flushed a hand towel.
And to any home owners out there. Don't buy the snakes that are a flat ribbon. They're trash. Get one that has a spiral cable that you can turn by hand.
A little tip for diagnosing a mainline clog vs a drain clog.
If your toilet backs up but your sink and shower/tub drain fine, the clog is just in the toilet or just past the flange(the part of the main drain line that your toilet attached to) Just use a plunger or a tool called a toilet auger.
If
your sink or tub/shower are backed up but the toilet still works fine, the clog is between them and the toilet, use a snake and you'll be fine.
If the sink or shower/tub are backing up and so is the toilet, you have a main line clog. This requires a main line rodding machine. Those are very dangerous (for you and your plumbing) to use if you don't know what you're doing. Even the small 1/4 inch powered rodding machines can be dangerous.
Had a guy die at the last company I worked at because the 3/4in cable wrapped around his neck while he was using the auto feed in a tight crawlspace. The customer said she heard an "augh" and thumping. She thought he was working. He was a good guy.
Let the professionals handle jobs that you can't do with your hand rodder. No reason to get killed covered in shit because you don't know what you're doing.
The flat snakes I don't think are intended for drains/clogs anyway. They're usually just intended for pulling cables.
Thanks
@@YoinxI have cleared plenty of clogs with snakes. Within the home, a 25 foot snake is more than you need, followed up with a couple pots of boiling hot water to move out whatever the snake made a hole in. Between the house and sewer, just get RotoRooter.
If your toilet is flushing itself, call the city & have them clean out the nearest sewage man hole. Spent a lot of money before I found a plumber that wasn't just interested in taking my money.
@@gro-cw2rc if your toilet is flushing itself that means your flapper is shot. I see no situation where water is coming up your toilet enough for your bowl to fill and then stop letting it flush.
Thanks for the details. My parents had one of these when I was a kid (a half century ago) It worked back then for most issues. I don't know why I haven't bought one myself since. Although, knock on wood, I haven't had any drain issues for many years, so that may be a reason.
My first time experimenting with one of these and i did not read the precautions or instructions first, I remember trying to cram it into the cleanout on the side of a commercial building that had mad water pressure. I wasn't able to insert more than a few iches if it into the pipe directly behind the threaded clean out cover cap before giving it one hell of a blast of water. The portion of the tool that would not fit into the clean out hole began expanding and vibrating like crazy! I was amazed that rubber could stretch so much....
I shut down water pressure and let it deflate before pullink it out of the clean out pipe and inspected it, Amazed with its construction and convinced that if I applied just a bit more water pressure it would surely clear the blockage and I could pack up my tools and bill the customer for a successfull drain cleanout. This time after inserting it as far as it was going to go into the line, I really gave it a powerful blast of water and felt confident my thick commercial grade Rubbermaid 100 fot hose would withstand the 200 PSI water pressure this building had. And then out of nowhere Im hearing a "BBOOMM" and I am knocked back from the explosion of the drain tool! I had gotten carried away from reality and allowed the half of the tool that hadn't fit into the clean out pipe to dangerously expand literally to the size of an official NFL football! Apparently, as the tool expanded, the sharp edge of the threaded pipe became like a knife blade that sliced into the black rubber and violently exploded in my face! Besides my ego, the only harm i suffered was when the black rubber portion of the tool exploded, part of it flew back towards me and smacked into my forefinger hard enough to cause that hand to go numb instantly. There was a lot of pain going on but with my senses heightened from what just occured I couldnt really say i was in pain . The explosion was fucking unreal and probably sounded more like a bomb! That numbness finally went away a few days later.
You are full of happy horse shit. You should try to become a science fiction writer. What building has 200psi water pressure? I think your ass has 200psi of pressure in it and you should see a doctor and get it out.
You are a lucky MF.
did you clear the blockage?
You are an amazing writer! 🤩
This comment deserves more likes 😂
These things are awesome at cleaning clogs in the main line to the sewer. I used to have to call Roto-Rooter to snake the drain at a few hundred dollars a pop. Now I just attach one of these bladders to a semi-stiff garden hose and push it down the clean out port (the same place Roto-Rooter feeds the snake down) until it stops going any further. You may have to wiggle the hose around a little to get it past any bends as you cram it down your sewer line. Once it won't go any further, go to the faucet and slowly turn on the water. The bladder will inflate inside the sewer line and seal against the walls of the pipe so that the water coming out of the bladder will all be pushed against the blockage. I usually go over to the clean out port and tug on the hose to make sure it has sealed properly. You shouldn't be able to pull it out. If it comes out, the bladder is either broken or you don't have the right size bladder for your pipe. Get a larger one. Once you know it is sealed inside the pipe, let the water run for a while, like maybe a minute. Turn the faucet off and then start retracting the garden hose. You should immediately see the backed up water in the clogged line start to drain down the line. Pull the hose all the way out of the clean out port and you are done. It takes me about 2 or 3 minutes to do the whole process and I've done it many, many times over the past several years.
What size do you use for lines?
As a plumber, we call that a blow out ball. I would never use that in the lavatory or kitchen sink as it can demolish the P-Trap under them since it’s usually made out of very thin plastic. I’ve Used it in the drain arm for the kitchen after clearing the blockage so it can clean around the pipe and flush out the drain. It works very well when you use it properly but shouldn’t be used to clean the P-Trap
What other types of sinks or bathroom fixtures done use p traps?
Yeah p traps come off easily for a reason lol
Do you have any idea how long they've been around? Many yrs ago we had an A/C drain that would clog and I had an idea to make something like this. Actually tried 2-3 layers of condom on the end of a hose.😂
I've always called this a water weenie lol
On Amazon I found someone selling these but without the open end, and a schrader valve instead of a hose fitting, plus a 3ft strap to pull it back out. It’s nice for blocking a drain if you need to. I needed to fix a leak on the plumbing for my pool, but there wasn’t a valve to stop the water from draining out of the pool, and there’s a second line from the bottom drain that connects about a foot down from the skimmer, so a standard drain plug wouldn’t work. I bought an air hose extension that I was able to screw on, so I was able to drop it down far enough.
Love it when the water finds its way out the roof vents😂
Like a geyser 😂😂😂
Your lucky if it's only water...
Hate it when the water comes back down the 10’ vent and onto the customers wood floors. I hate this product.
It's a good way to find that one joint someone diy'd decades ago and didn't put enough cement on or just completely forgot and it's only been working on a prayer and pressure fit.
Watch videos on new builds and be terrified to see work so called professionals are doing.
😂I had a busted pipe that i located using themral underneath concrete floor in my mom's den.
Me and a buddy ripped up the concrete and found the leak with what looked like rubber inside a cut-to-size hand towel wrapped around at the leak.😅
We were directed to this location because Approx 30 years ago the house had the same leak, same location.
That guy who fixed it *my dad and HIS buddy* must have thought, "eh, the concrete will cure around it and this will be enough."
Thank God The shortcuts gene is not hereditary! 😂❤🎉
It took 30 years to find that leak.
This would have found it in 30 seconds! 😅😊
But I still like the video and product! 😊
"hello, facility management? Ehr, it's raining in my office. Thing is, we are ground floor...."-"WITH YOU IN A MINUTE!".
-- Yes. A hot water line hadn't been sealed at all, just stuck together and covered in insulating foam. 12 years ago.
If you use these take your P trap off completely and then place it directly into the drain outlet that feeds into the wall/floor, only pulse it a little at a time because if theres a full block you can pop your seals and crack your drain pipes, use hot water and whatever u do please dont use this if youve already put draino in the pipe.
I think you forgot... and if you used draino... don't use draino in the 1st place.
@utilid4lifefigureitout602 yes that too! Draino is just a ploy to get people to dump money down the drain. 😄
@@utilid4lifefigureitout602 REAL!!!
I been using these for over 20 years up to 4 inch drain pipes works great
Me with constipation and a death wish: I GOT AN IDEA!
60psi enema not recommended by most doctors.
I can envision kinky people giving those unintended use
Most!? Lol @@markstevens1729
Glad I wasn't the only guy here thinking yeah someone's going to stick that up their ass.
You can hear the emergency room surgeons now so sir how did your anus and your intestines blow apart line an old perished balloon. Well funny story actually I slipped on some wet leaves and my pants fell off and I landed on the hose.
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Plumber here. They work really good, if you arent sure of the conditions in your pipes ask a plumber. There could be other problems if it doesn't work or could cause flooding if used improperly. Also in a sink make sure the bladder is past the overflow holes in the drain or youll get a geyser 😂😂😂
How well do these work on the old cast iron main drains?
@brainwashingdetergent4322 they work good on soft blockages. If you aren't sure of your drain lines condition consult a plumber first
@brainwashingdetergent4322
Really well as long as it's not crumbling apart. These are intended for main stack and kitchen stacks from 2"-4".
Why would you use this on a sink? He could have used a plunger to clear his sink. If the clog was below the vent, then he would just be filling his vent up with water.
@@PlumberWRXyeah I wouldn't use it for anything but a soft clog. Never used one in a sink but disconnected the drain further down. But for your average person of average intelligence I think they'll be ok lol
Plumbers love when home owners do their own repairs
I guess a clogged drain is now a repair
I work in HVAC, and witnessing customer attempts at coil cleaning is always a good time for my bank account. The only one I've seen do it right is my dad, only because I taught him how to do it
I have a small property management company and this is exactly how I make my money. DIY fixes that turn into COD repairs.
Truth 💯
@@Lucas-lov-plumbing unclogging a drain is a repair? Tell me you know nothing without telling
Used mine twice. I took off the trap and put it in the pipe in the wall. I also bought a cap to plug up the vent on the roof so the pressure couldn’t escape that way. Worked great. Drain has been clear for years now.
My plumber neighbor used that to unclog a drain sewer pipe under my house. Just make sure the PVC pipe can take the pressure, and doesn't crack!
You’ll never crack a PVC pipe with a hose
The pipe should be fine if it's schedule 40 or more.
It's the joints you gotta watch out for.
Sitting on my knees in front of the kitchen sink drain pipe ,I used the bladder - the pipe filled with water pressure without clearing the block, when my assistant turned off the water the pipe's pressure d water blew out my end of the pipe,directly into my face! I've used these many times with great results. Don't suggest using in plastic drain tubes, they can split!
You were doing what to your assistant when water blew out of a pipe onto your face?
Peter Griffin: This means two things
It looks like an embarrassing trip to the emergency room.
Internal power washing.. Tidy up in a jiffy 😂
Never tell the police anything. Always tell the EMTs everything!!
Been using these for years and never had issues. Works greattt
This device saved me. I tried everything. Drain cleaner, then plunger, then better plunger with full strength, then little snake, then big snake with drill, then wet/dry vacuum on blow, then on suck, then ran more snakes. Worked on it for hours. Did not want to spend $1000 on a plumber who might try to tell me I need $5k worth of worth. Seen a YT video on this thing and bought one at HD. Ran the garden hose into the house and crossed my fingers. Done in five minutes. I will forever love my BBC plumbing tool. EDIT - After reading some comments. Yeah duh! Do not use this on a P-Trap. Use this on the line. Also I knew the clog was no connected to any other drains as they were all tested and worked plus I had used a wet dry vac to suck and blow the line. That would have blew water/air out the drains if it was connected. Got to do the basics before you bring out the BBC for some work! --- If this comment helps anyone in anyway let me know. Curious if anyone even reads this stuff.
I read it and appreciate it 👌
@@iamdave84 Waaazuup!!
@@yerpyerp I'm considering whether this could be suitable for clearing 1" telecommunications conduits that run from the house to a pit near the street
These have been around for decades. I remember my dad using one when I was a kid.
Your Dad used one on you when you were a kid. Man, that sounds pretty rough.
@@JohnCooper-gm6mn Apparently, you have the imagination of a pedo. That must be rough....
He used it right in front of you? Gross.
My dad used one on me too.
Personally, as a former plumber, I do not care for these. The only thing worst than a pipe backing up, is a pipe that backed up, bursting in your wall
Thanks for the video good work! I use a shop vac and suck it all out. It's dirtier but leads to fewer problems down the road.
Tool works great for certain tasks even used larger size on clogged toilet. As an auto technician I’ve used it very lightly on clogged heater cores. It has many uses. I also use hammer and screwdriver all the time for certain jobs. Try removing a hold down screw on a brake rotor with screwdriver alone. Good luck.
You can totally crack your porcelain with one of these
P Diddy will need one of these in jail.
He will need MULTIPLE
Handyman here. I use this tool for clogged underground gutter downspouts / pipes and it works fantastic!
that is the purpose of them, not home drains.
@@viperdemonz-jenkins exactly
I'm considering getting one for flushing underground telecommunications conduits. Most are about 1" diameter and should be glued together from one end to the other.
This is a bad idea....it's not meant for the sink pipes. You are giving bad advice. It's so powerful it can blow sink pipes apart.
Please don't encourage homeowners to use these things! There are not meant to be used in sinks and other fixtures!. You can easily blow apart the pipes in your home or flood your home through the roof vents if you don't know what you're doing with these
So sick of homeowners trying to do work just call the professionals like me.
You know what forget it go ahead and do all the work on your home you have to pay a contractor even more money to fix your mess
this sounds like a great way to turn a $20 problem into a $2000 problem, maybe don't blast your pipes with water pressure to find out which fails first, your pipe or the blockage.
The pipes can handle it fine the trap will not but the trap is like 15 dollars so not that big of a deal I do drain cleaning for a living and have used that tool plenty of times
THIS CLIP SHOULD BE STITCHED WITH THE PARAMEDIC SHAKING HIS HEAD AT US
Don't worry, it's coming
@@MoonMaster33 TWSS
And EMT Rob saying "DO IT!" 😅
Why? This is a perfectly fine fix. Sounds like you’re just a dumbass plumber wanting his trade to last due to shitty work.
Matt unhooking before self landing you performed the best self landing I have seen until today!
I use the 3/4 inch one for drain lines as an HVAC technician. I have 5 levels of drain cleaning:
1: shop vac suction
2: drain solve, and do other things on the call for 15 minutes while it soaks, then shop vac
3: water hose bladder (shown in this video)
4: nitrogen gas bladder (up to 250 PSI)
5: cutting the drain line at places I think it has a problem at and replacing problem PVC lines.
Tried one for tough clog. Incredible! Loved it.
Guys coming back from Vietnam in the 70s would call that the bull-head clap.
Before you can clear up the swelling (due to a giant internal pustul), they'd have to whack it with a rubber mallet.
No piece of leg is worth that!
huhhh
Hahahahaha, this is foul! 😂😂😂😂😂
That's why God gave man 2 hands and an imagination. With those things I can "sleep" with anyone I've ever seen. No "leg" damage but your vision seems to get worse. LOL
Yikes! 😱
Just purchased to unclog a kitchen drain in a new home we purchased. Found bacon greese in the trap. Boiled the trap but the drain king worked so well. Cheap and easy to use!
Very interesting concept. Bladder fills up so fast, it gives pressure washer type speed for a few seconds, while the fullness of the bladder blocks any backwash. It’s quite remarkable that someone came up with this. Bravo.
And then you blow the “P” trap right off the down leg.
Oh well.
Buying a $30 p trap is still a lot cheaper than a plumber.
@@ImARealHumanPerson
Not when you don't fix the clog and the trap is an additional cost.
Agreed. I would only use past the trap. And then probably would not be too effective.
@@jbeutell If you have a clog past the trap you likely have bigger issues with your overall plumbing system, potentially.
Because this randomly came up on my feed that means that my sink will get clogged. #jinxonmysinks
I’ve been using these for years! They work great for clearing up minor blockages.
A plumber‘s best friend. The people using these products that don’t know what they are doing have probably caused so much damage to their system.
Yeah it's a floppy doppy. That's what I call it anyways
😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂 hilarious
🟦…Is that only when you're alone with it?
I bought the same tool at the stag shop. Loved it. Thanks for recommending
I just envision pipes blowing apart under sinks and worse, inside walls.
Yes....seen that too. Omg...the horror! The horrir!
Plumbers don't use that trash for a reason. Several actually.
First, it will only work on a clog that is literally right there. For which a simple needle nose can pull out. It will not work on a clog past the P-trap, where 90% of them are.
Secondly, you are sending the hair & sludge further down the line instead of pulling out. And you're likely piling it on top of another section of pipe, usually an elbow or tee, that has a clog developing and this will simply accelerate a worse clog.
Another reason is the condition of the pipe and compression nuts. If it breaks you're gonna spill not only the dirty water from the clog, but now you have an open hose running in the house. You're not going to stop it fast enough and you will get all sorts of things soaked.
I could probably go on with scenarios but these are the likely results.
What's tripping me out is people in the comments saying they used to be plumbers and that it's a good tool. But they all seem to be east coast because we don't even consider pvc for sewer drains in the west.
You east coasters crack me up bro.
You guys are prob still using clay tile for sewer out there in the wild west 😂😂 no hate but I'll the building I've seen done in the west is to lower code standards and lower quality.
@@jd229 bahahaha clay? Hahahaha
Do you have air admittance devices on each of your sinks? I feel like if I did this I would just blast the clog right up into that part of the t
gotta plug the vents for this tool to build any pressure
Instructions unclear. I now a fully cleaned bottom dude in a gay relationship now. Thanks a lot 😭
Your culture is disgusting. Have a bad day.
Protip when using plungers: If possible get the plunger to *suck* instead *push* on the piping. Your plumbing *should* be able to handle *some* pressure, but you can avoid headaches by not putting unnecessary strain on the fittings.
I'm a plumber and all I have to say is, "Holy Shit".
When it blows, i hate my dirty mind
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Can work.. Will likely blow the "pea trap" off under the sink. Anything that isn't pressure rated is subject to spontaneously "re kitting" itself.
The Blowbag is NOT for PTrap , dismantle instead. but does great for waste lines but could rupture wastlines if badly blocked.
Sounds like a great day for the plumber when you blow out your drain pipes by over-pressuring them. Drain pipes are rated at much lower pressures, and in the city your water pressure can be over 100 psig.
Used to work at a restaurant and we used these every night to clear pipes, really great piece of kit!
It’s a good way to blow you seals, blow apart your tubular p-trap, it’s a cross connection between sewer and water supply, it’s a bandaid fix, you should just call a plumber. I give a 1 Year Warranty on our stoppages with a camera inspection. Cabling a drain in most cases will give you 5+ Years.
honest opinion it works well sometimes you don't always get a good airtight seal it can break piping if you're not careful. And yes the blast back sucks. But it does work good on small jobs
I've had a set of them for almost 8 years. I had a really bad clog in my main drain. But after using a snake with a sharp blade and it worked for a short time it eventually got clogged again. But once I used the bladder.....it's been over 7 years with no problem.
Awesome!
Hey, i know that home depot
That's been around for a long time. Works great until they burst so always buy double for those hard 90° fittings.
My 2 cents from my expierence in my home. My clogs were caused by a poorly functioning garbage disposal. After it was replaced with a high end one, no more problems wirh plugged drains. My clogs were several feet from my drain too. No pressure would had cleared it. After installing a clean out, I was able to clean out the blockage. My snake could not reach my blockage. This job is not one of my favorites. A new high end garbage disposal solved my blockage issues.
*note* YOUR hose has 60psi.
If you do not have a prv installed on your water main (honestly, even if you do), you should definitely check your water pressure at the hose bib BEFORE attempting this. I've roughed in brand new homes that had 175psi coming to them. If you use the device in this video as shown with 175psi you will blow your p-trap apart.
At least in my area, we are only required to test our waste systems with 10ft of head pressure. That equals 4.33psi. Most air tests are done with 5psi. The pipe itself depending on material can withstand much higher psi. HOWEVER, the glue joints may not. Just because nothing leaks under test or normal use, does not mean all the joints are "good" (straight cuts, fully seated in the fitting, etc.). A poor joint + solid blockage + high pressure = big problems.
These will work on minor blockages. If you use these be sure to have a vacuum breaker or a check valve before the hose. Cross contamination is a possibility to your main water supply in the event of a vacuum creating backflow
Talk to a sewer and drain technician, Plumbers hate doing this kinda stuff, but Sewer and Drain Techs do this stuff everyday. As a Sewer and Drain Tech, I like this. I might actually use it, it looks very efficient! I like it!! Awesome!!
Clears it further down the pipe making you REALLY NEED A PLUMBER afterwards
Brother got a silencer for his hose
Bought one a few years ago to clear a pipe under my house. Worked great and never had a problem afterwards.
imagine drilling a hole in the wall and having shit pour out 😭😂
High pressure water is great when the shit clogging your pipes is or gets stuck, and the pressure forces the pipes apart somewhere inside your walls or floors. Good times, especially when the water does not appear right away giving you days, weeks, months or even years of leakage before you discover it. Or, when you have ppl living under you, damaging their home.
I recommend cleaning your water lock from the outlet by pulling things out with a hard metal string, or by opening the water lock and emptying it. You could use special substances dissolving organic materials, like hair and shit, I do this from time to time/regularly on the bathrooms. This also helps if the pipes are clogged further down. And, if this does not help, you don't use pressure, but a special head on the tip of a hose that has a forward pointing turbo nozzle that "digs out" the shit clogging the pipe and three or four nozzles pointing backwards, pushing the hose into the pipe without creating high pressure. This is best done from the downward side as it filles the pipe with water, but it could still be used from the upward side if you manage to clear it fast.
Those are wonderful and work really well. But if you just don't put anything down your drains and once a month for boiling water down each drain, then you won't have to ever use that bladder again.
I always took my drain apart and put the bladder into the end of the drain that's clogged.... not into the sink from above because I have a double sink.
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See the p-trap start to separate? 60 psi does that. Under a sink is meant to drain, not stand up to pressure like that.
Good idea potentially though.
Blasting clogged drains with water!? I've never heard of or even imagined such a thing before, yet it makes total sense!
ive seen drain bladders lots and lots and lots of times (i work at hardware store) but until now i never actually thought about what their purpse was. so this is pretty cool! i had no idea that there was a hole at the end!