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fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Australian plumber is a YouTube sensation

Bruce arrives on a job, checks out the problem ("she is chock-a-block, mate!"), and starts methodically working that problem until he solves it, which inevitably involves firing up "the bloody jet" to blast through blockages with 5,000 psi of water pressure ("Go, you good thing!"). This being Australia, he'll occasionally encounter not just cockroaches but poisonous spiders and snakes. And he's caught so many facefulls of wastewater and sewage while jetting that he really ought to invest in a hazmat suit.
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fromTasting Table
5 months ago

Does Pouring Boiling Water Down The Drain Really Unclog A Kitchen Sink? - Tasting Table

Boiling water can clear light grease in durable metal pipes but risks softening, warping, or damaging PVC/PEX and can push or exacerbate clogs.
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fromTasting Table
9 months ago

The Major Mistakes To Avoid When Cleaning Your Kitchen Drain - Tasting Table

Regular maintenance is essential to prevent clogs in kitchen drains.
Using a fine-mesh drain catcher can help keep drains clean and functioning.
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