How to Dissolve Sand in the Drain
School’s out for the summer, and you and your family have been taking advantage of the hot sunny days to make frequent trips to the beach. After building sandcastles and swimming all day, there’s no better feeling than coming home to take a nice, long shower and scrub away all the sand that stubbornly clung to you all the way home. But what do you do when the water in your shower won’t drain?
Sand in Your Drains
Sand is quite a problem when its in your home’s pipes, especially in homes with older plumbing. While the sand itself isn’t damaging, enough of it sitting in your pipes is bound to block your water flow. When water flow is blocked, costly problems are likely to follow.
So, what are the best ways to keep your water flowing when you’re trying to wash away the ocean’s unwanted souvenirs? In this case, prevention is key. To keep your pipes the happiest, rinse down with the hose in the backyard before showering. It’s always smart to be careful with what’s going down your drains, shower included! And if you’ve already found yourself in standing in shower water, don’t worry; Barker and Sons has a solution for you!
A Safe Choice for Your Pipes
Hydro Jetting is a newer technology that allows us to clear blockages in your pipes with a high-pressure stream of water, breaking everything into small particles to keep things flowing smoothly.
Not only can hydro jetting clear blockages that are deep within the pipe structure, but it’s also eco-friendly! Using the power of water to clean your pipes means no harsh chemicals! So if you’re looking for your sandy solution, hydro jetting will handle it.
Not Sure if Sand is the Issue?
Sure, you’ve been at the beach all summer, but your kitchen sink is also draining slower, and you don’t know why. We have a solution for that, too!
Here at Barker & Sons, we offer state-of-the-art video camera sewer inspections that can accurately and safely pinpoint your drain’s exact issues. So if you’re not sure what is causing your slow draining or frequent clogs, skip the guesswork. The answer has never been easier to find than with a fiber optic cable and high-resolution video.
The Barker & Sons Difference
A mother knows just how much fun beach trips are, and that’s all they should ever be. Don’t worry about clogged showers when you’re trying to wash the sand off your family. If you suspect you have a sandy situation, give us a call, so you can keep your sandcastles at the beach, not in your plumbing.
