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Types of Drain Cleaning Equipment Available
We stock a varied range of rods to clear drains and a selection of other equipment designed to help you clean and clear pipes with ease.
Types of Drain Cleaning Equipment Available
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Drain Rods
Drainage rods are the first step in clearing a blocked drain. They’re hand tools used to loosen and remove as much of the blockage as possible before jetting can be used. Drain clearing rods consist of either a flexible or rigid rod with a circular plunger attachment on the end that matches the diameter of the drainpipe.
The drainage cleaning tool is pushed into the blocked drain and repeatedly pushed and pulled in order to create a suction that, in turn, moves and eventually breaks the blockage. Often, using a drainage rod will clear the blockage on its own, but if not, it should at least make way for more forceful procedures such as jetting.
Drain rods are a budget-friendly option, and a small, good-quality drain rod set should cost you less than £15 – even a fully equipped professional set will cost less than £100. They can be used on almost any drain, including toilets, and flexible drain rods can adapt to bends in pipes to reach even awkward blockages. -
Drain Plunger
A drain plunger is a circular rubber attachment that fits on the end of a drain cleaning rod. There are different sizes of drain plungers, and having the correct one fitted to your drainage rod before attempting to clear a blockage is vital.
The drain plunger should be the same diameter as the internal diameter of the blocked pipe, or as close as possible. This is so that it can form a vacuum and help pressurise the blockage.
It’s worth looking out for a drain plunger with a Lockfast fitting, as this will stop the plunger from becoming detached from the drain clearing rod while twisting inside the pipe. Our Orbit drain plungers all feature Lockfast brass fittings for this reason.
FAQs
How to use drain rods?
You should first establish whether you need a flexible or rigid drain rod. Then, attach the correct size drain plunger – this should match the internal diameter of the blocked pipe.
With your plunger attached, begin inserting the rod into the drain, plunging it up and down to create suction. With enough pressure and agitation, the blockage should clear.
What tools are used for cleaning drainage systems?
There’s a whole world of drainage cleaning tools, all designed to suit specific tasks and situations.
As well as drain rods and plungers, it’s possible to use drain snakes, domestic plungers, wire brushes, drain cleaning chemicals and even just standard hand tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches.
Where to buy drain rods?
Rods to clear drains will be available from most tool and equipment suppliers. At Lapwing, we stock a selection of high-quality drain rods and plungers, starting from less than £10 for a rod and plunger.
We also stock complete drain rod sets and plungers for those who clear drains professionally.
What are drain rods?
Drain clearing rods are lengths of flexible or rigid rod with a circular attachment on the end, used to manually clear blockages in drains.