Sink Problem

NZ Truth, Issue 1211, 14 February 1929, Page 16

Sink Problem

THE commonest kitchen * trouble is a stopped-up sink. In the case of some old-fashioned sinks the grid at the entrance to the pipe is removable, and it is possible for something really large, to slip down, such as a r.ink-rag or a spoon. If the obstruction has slipped far down the pipe it is a job for the plumber, but make sure of this before you go to the expense of calling one in.' .••■■■.;-. ■ '• i -v , You can . trace the pipe from" the sink to the drain above which it opens, and and see for yourself what the damage is. Make sure that your drain is not stopped-up. Then poke a small stick or wire up the pipe to find whether the obstruction, is v near the outside end. If it is hot, stop up the pipe at that end, and proceed to pour scalding water into the pipe from the kitchen end- — and have the water full of soda.