Hi If your plumbing fixtures drain slowly, the problem may be a clogged vent. This happens when vents are improperly located and when birds or animals deposit debris in the vent where it exits the roof.
Steps: 1. Set up an extension ladder to access the roof below the vent. Typically the vent consists of a metal or plastic pipe 3 to 4 inches (7.5 to 10 cm) in diameter that extends about 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm) above the roof surface, usually above a bathroom. 2. Install a roof ladder so you can work next to the vent. This single ladder hooks over the ridge and extends to the access ladder, allowing you to work safely and prevent damaging the roof. 3. Shine a bright light down the vent pipe to look for leaves, nesting materials or other debris you may be able to remove from above. 4. Put a garden hose into the vent and turn on the water. Listen for water backing up and a sudden whoosh when the weight of the water forces the clog into and down the drain. Or feed the hose down into the vent as you would a plumber's snake to dislodge a clog that's not solid enough to dam water. Overall Warnings: Never walk on a wet or steeply pitched roof or on any roof surface that seems unsafe to you. Tie a safety line to a solid anchor point on the opposite side and extend it over the ridge and along the ladder. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
