Wise plumber showed how to preserve the sewage in the country so that it does not freeze

Anyone who only plans to organize a bathroom in a private house should know that autonomous sewerage in the country can not only facilitate life, but also complicate it. Especially in the winter with the slightest hint of frost.



And everyone who has already faced the problem of freezing water in the sewer pipe and toilet knee should choose the best way to solve (and then prevent) such a problem. So that's exactly what the editorial board is about. "Site" And it invites us to reflect today.

We will tell you about several effective ways to prevent this problem, and you can only determine the most suitable one for yourself!

If before leaving the country to lower the water from the knee of the toilet, the whole family safely forgot, you will have to deal with the consequences of your rashness. And while the temperature does not fall below -5 degrees, it is possible to have time to do everything in time.



Take for example a situation where the water in the toilet has already begun to freeze. What do we do then? The easiest way to push the water into the knee of the toilet with a brush, along the way cleaning them the same ice trail from the walls. The residue of the liquid can be removed using oil or a large plastic syringe.



By the way, if in winter no one is going to visit the country house, you should take care that the smell from the sediment does not spread around the house during your absence. You can do this by simply plugging the drain with a bag of crumpled newspapers inside it.



There's an even easier way to protect your white friend from the winter frost. It consists in pouring a solution of three liters of water and 1 kg of salt into the knee of the toilet. And before that, you need to push water from it with the help of a brush.



By the way, the same solution can be poured into the siphon from the sink, so that it does not have to unwind.

As for the sewer pipe, you can avoid freezing water in it with the help of a heating cable. These can be found in almost any construction store. They come in two types and it is important not to make a mistake when choosing the one that is right for you.



The external cable weaves the pipe outside, and the internal, respectively, lies inside it. For a standard sewer pipe, it is better to use an external cable. However, if after installation it is necessary to do additional insulation for the pipe, it will be more convenient to use the internal. Such cables are covered with a protective shell, so you can not worry about how he will behave in an aggressive sewerage environment.

And what ways to protect the sewer pipe from frost do you know? We will be very grateful if you share your ideas in the comments!

Have a good day and see you again!

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