If you only use a garden hose you ll be back up on your roof in no time clearing another vent pipe problem.
Cleaning drain vent pipe.
The vent pipe is usually found on the roof you will need to look for a 3inch diameter black pipe which is either made of pvc or cast iron.
Insert the head into the vent opening and.
Insert the head into the vent opening and feed in the cable until you encounter the.
If not use a sewer auger to clear it.
Bring a 20 foot sewer auger onto the roof.
There is still gunk gathering on the sides of your pipe that you need to clear out.
Remove any items you can reach.
A 10 to 20 foot length is recommended.
Use a flashlight to shine a bright light down the vent pipe to look for further blockage you can reach.
Step 2 locate the vent.
If the blockage is deeper inside insert a garden hose into the vent and turn on the water.
Some folks will use a garden hose to clear their vent pipe.
For those items you can t remove from above run the plumber s snake down the vent pipe.
The plumbing vent pipe is a vertical pipe that attaches to the drain line and runs through the roof of a home.
Withdraw the cable debris often comes with it.
The force of the plunger may clear the obstruction in the main stack.
That s a short term solution.
Then try the following.
Wear shoes with a firm grip to avoid an accidental fall while on the roof.
Water will begin to drain when you have succeeded.
Step 3 clean the vent.
It helps maintain proper atmospheric pressure in a building s waste system and channels the exhaust gasses to the vent.
In order to access the roof you will need a ladder ensure that you observe the aspects of ladder safety such as placing it on a level solid ground.
Turn the handle to push the head through the blockage.
This is usually a plastic or metal pipe about 4 inches in diameter that extends 1 to 2 feet.
Feed the end of a garden hose down the vent pipe and have someone on the ground turn on the water.
Feed the cable bit by bit until you hit a barrier.
If the pipe won t drain you ll need to try the auger.
Leave the hose on the roof while you climb down and fetch a 10 to 20 foot plumbing auger also known as a snake.
If the blockage is stubborn you may have to clear it with a 20 foot sewer auger.
To continue feed the end of a garden hose down the vent and have someone on the ground turn on the water.
The pipe leading to the main roof vent is called the vent stack.