Man, frustrating as all heck not being able to get all the ROOOOTS!! I felt real bad for you Gavin. I hope it all turned out well for the homeowner. Good job breaking it partway to make it functional.
Wow, what a nightmare! No wonder the other plumber didn't come back. LOL! A horrible setup and hard on the body being in such tight spaces for so long. Cheers on you mate for doing all you could in such a terrible situation. Keep up the good work!
This is exactly why I never pour cooking grease or oil down my drains. After it cools I put it in an empty coffee can with a tight lid. When the can is full I put it in the trash. I don't know how that plumbing set up ever made it through an inspection. You're an exceptional person to even try to deal with that mess. I bet you figured out quick why the other plumber didn't show up for the job.
Sounded like you were jetting into the belly of a monstrous Dragon! My goodness that job was a plumbers nightmare! Home should have never passed inspection regardless of price. Outstanding work! Love the new intro! 💝🇺🇸
Man, Gavin, I could hear the frustration in your voice near the end of the video. I was really feeling it for you. But you are a professional. Sometimes you just have to suck it up and deal with it. Endeavor to persevere. Job well done!
Between the grease and the roots, this is an issue the sellers of this house decided not to disclose. If I was the one that bought it, unless I got a super good deal on the house, I would look at the previous owners to pay for part or all of this. This problem didn't happen over night
OMG,. A job and half. Good job in the end Gavin. 👍👍 Patience is a virtue . Happy days. It be like having a gym session. 💪💪💪💪. Where is toad today??? 🐸🐸
Long comment. Just how I am. Wow!That was just terrible. I can see why a plumber would walk away. I’m in America. One of your wild birds. The cockatiel. I have one as a pet. She picks them up in the background and calls back. I love it. I know that bird you might be tired of. This American will always hold a place in my heart for a cockatiel. I have other birds. Including a hahns macaw. Still my cockatiel is my favorite. You have a wonderful business. You do an excellent job! I’m glad this one wasn’t buried way back under that house. That drain… Well you used the word “dodgy” to describe it. I would use the words unsafe and just wrong! You did an excellent job in getting a solution to the issue. You are a hard working pro! Keep up the great work. I just recently started watching your videos. I thumbs up them as they start. You have the BEST name!!!! Glad you got it. Just love it. Someday I will make it to Australia. Wanted to go after I got my bird. Watching your videos. Makes me want to come see more. Stay happy. Stay safe.
This Blocket Sewer a great Probleme for You! The Roots have all to grow through. But in detail Work to make You the Blocket Sewer Free.!!! But then is the Handwashing to little. A good Evening. Greeting 🇦🇹
It was only 3' deep. As soon as I hit those roots, I would have dug it up and replaced the busted pipe. Over here we have individual accessible p-traps for each fixture and the house main goes straight out to the city main. We, fortunately, don't have to negotiate those insidious traps you have to deal with over there. I wish I had the time to video more of my work. If I did, I'd never get through all the jobs everyday. I appreciate your hard work and perseverance.
That was quite the struggle....I felt for you under that friggin' mess. Time for a re-design of that arrangement when they get the backhoe in to fix it.
It's a good thing you are so persistant. I would have double barreled it and let the roots fall where they may. They can't say you haven't worked hard at clearing it.
I was pulling for you to get it cleared. I hate to see it left like that guess it's my OCD lol. Hope it all works out for the owner and doesn't cost him too much.
Wow what a disaster setup! Things folks do and expect it to work properly 😂…great job however! Also, grease 🙄, can’t folks realize it re-solidifies… using laundry pods are not good either, the outer shell is thin plastic and also re-solidifies.
Laundry pods use PVA (Polyvinyl alcohol) plastic, which dissolves in water. It doesn't resolidify. however, it doesn't fully degrade in normal sewage treatment plants either.
I watched this last night it wore me out I started sweeting and turned on the fan. Now on the serious side last week I did a difficult man when out 120' got it to drain but could not get all the way through the blockage. Am going back today with a helper and a bigger snake the Ridgid 1500 with 1 1/4" cable hopefully I get through the blockage today.
How to invite rats into the house very satisfying watching all those roots comming out love the storm water jobs just can't be doin with turds and the smell that goes with turds lol keep up the great work
WOW that was 48min's of pure torture, i dare say you must have been cussing under you breath but kept it clean for you tube, no wonder he left it for someone else ( bludger ). But the penatrator does not give in (aussie spirit ), but you did suffer and strive on till you got it draining . Well done ,...
Sooooo the other plumber left and started thinking about it and ducked out it sounds like. Just as well because I doubt anyone else would have got to the point you did. I felt bad for you on this one Gavin. Dang man what a mess. Fighting that hose will turn your arms to jello, sucks, but if it was easy everyone would be doing it right?? lol.
Man, drain cleaning business must be slowing down; you’re moving to exorcisms now to make up the difference, huh? 😜🤣 You found some of that Harry Potter’s “Devil’s Snare”.
The beginning was fat and sap from roots. I will sometimes use a dishwashing liquid to try and make the pipe slippery. I put some down when I was struggling.
If u pump hot water it won't make that big mess I do the same thing in canada bc but on a little lower scale I use hot water I ll hook up my supply hose from under the sink
Honestly, it's not the threat people think it is. Let it dry up for a day or two, and no smell. A week or two, depending on the weather, and you'd never know.
At the risk of sounding stupid, what kind of roots produce so much foam? I know soapberries and nuts can be used to clean up but I never heard of roots.
The fat was plugged up because of those roots downstream. What a damn messed up drain. Persistence was the key. No wonder the last plumber high tailed it . Too much work! Must be a bad break somewhere in that pipe.
It's those unlucky white gloves!!! Good job!
Watching your videos has given me a whole new appreciation for plumbers.❤️
Don`t put FAT down the kitchen sink. lol
🐸 I looked up 'perseverance' in the dictionary and found a link to this video!
Man, frustrating as all heck not being able to get all the ROOOOTS!! I felt real bad for you Gavin. I hope it all turned out well for the homeowner. Good job breaking it partway to make it functional.
Wow, what a nightmare! No wonder the other plumber didn't come back. LOL! A horrible setup and hard on the body being in such tight spaces for so long. Cheers on you mate for doing all you could in such a terrible situation. Keep up the good work!
Thank you 😊👍👋👍
This is exactly why I never pour cooking grease or oil down my drains. After it cools I put it in an empty coffee can with a tight lid. When the can is full I put it in the trash. I don't know how that plumbing set up ever made it through an inspection. You're an exceptional person to even try to deal with that mess. I bet you figured out quick why the other plumber didn't show up for the job.
Sounded like you were jetting into the belly of a monstrous Dragon! My goodness that job was a plumbers nightmare! Home should have never passed inspection regardless of price. Outstanding work! Love the new intro! 💝🇺🇸
Thank you 😊
I really like the new intro. It fits this channel perfectly.
Great persistence! The other plumber didn't care enough to even return! Great job finding out the problem! Gavin to the rescue! 🤩
Man, Gavin, I could hear the frustration in your voice near the end of the video. I was really feeling it for you. But you are a professional. Sometimes you just have to suck it up and deal with it. Endeavor to persevere.
Job well done!
Sharing the real life wins and loses with you all
Between the grease and the roots, this is an issue the sellers of this house decided not to disclose. If I was the one that bought it, unless I got a super good deal on the house, I would look at the previous owners to pay for part or all of this. This problem didn't happen over night
Caveat emptor would probably protect a seller in this case if they didn’t know of any plumbing issues. But it can vary state to state in Australia
Out in my neighbourhood for this one. Ipswich will break Your Heart Gavin.
Nice work.
David.
You deserve a medal well done.
Thank you 😊
What did that other plumber know?? You nearly got the perfect combo: fat, hair, roots - all you needed was tennis balls and coins to complete the set!
Coins lol. You watched the live lol
OMG,. A job and half. Good job in the end Gavin. 👍👍 Patience is a virtue . Happy days. It be like having a gym session. 💪💪💪💪. Where is toad today??? 🐸🐸
🐸 Probably had the day off lol.
Thank you 😊👍
Gavin, hello, man what a witch of a drain, grease, lots of HAIR , some roots , good Lord CHERIO, 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇺🇸🇺🇸
What a pain but an awesome job you did. Like your new introduction
Thank you 😊👍👍👍
I can't can't believe that mess of zip tied pipes passed an inspection, bet the smells that come out of those pipes is just delicious 😋
A good stop gap to the ultimate problem. You did all you can for the customer. Cheers Gavin.
This is some tough ass work!
Long comment. Just how I am. Wow!That was just terrible. I can see why a plumber would walk away. I’m in America. One of your wild birds. The cockatiel. I have one as a pet. She picks them up in the background and calls back. I love it. I know that bird you might be tired of. This American will always hold a place in my heart for a cockatiel. I have other birds. Including a hahns macaw. Still my cockatiel is my favorite. You have a wonderful business. You do an excellent job! I’m glad this one wasn’t buried way back under that house. That drain… Well you used the word “dodgy” to describe it. I would use the words unsafe and just wrong! You did an excellent job in getting a solution to the issue. You are a hard working pro! Keep up the great work. I just recently started watching your videos. I thumbs up them as they start. You have the BEST name!!!! Glad you got it. Just love it. Someday I will make it to Australia. Wanted to go after I got my bird. Watching your videos. Makes me want to come see more. Stay happy. Stay safe.
This is why we don't use our sewer drains as grease traps. Great job, Penatrator. Bloody big pat on the back.
Thank you 😊👍
You earned your keep on that one bud 🇬🇧👍🏻
Hi, wow what a job !! I love the plumbing set up, are cable ties a recommended fixture lol !! I can see why the other plumber didn't return !
Congratulations that was a very hard one👍🏽❤
Well that was a extremely stubborn drain!
Gavin, great job today!😊👍🧤🔦
This Blocket Sewer a great Probleme for You! The Roots have all to grow through. But in detail Work to make You the Blocket Sewer Free.!!! But then is the Handwashing to little. A good Evening.
Greeting 🇦🇹
A very good Thursday evening to you all
With this vid being 48 minutes.......it's no wonder the 1st plumber bailed !!
......but that's why you're the PENETRATOR !!!!
I believe I would have wanted to totally ditch that job! What lousy conditions to have to work in. Fantastic job once again! ❤
So proud of u what u did a great job
Thank you 😊
It was only 3' deep. As soon as I hit those roots, I would have dug it up and replaced the busted pipe. Over here we have individual accessible p-traps for each fixture and the house main goes straight out to the city main. We, fortunately, don't have to negotiate those insidious traps you have to deal with over there. I wish I had the time to video more of my work. If I did, I'd never get through all the jobs everyday. I appreciate your hard work and perseverance.
That was a tough one great job
That was quite the struggle....I felt for you under that friggin' mess. Time for a re-design of that arrangement when they get the backhoe in to fix it.
You realy gave it your all you are a star great job
It's a good thing you are so persistant. I would have double barreled it and let the roots fall where they may. They can't say you haven't worked hard at clearing it.
👍👍Great job 👍&👍🇺🇸 great job making the customer happy!
I was waiting for you to cut through the support pile :D
As I like to say, if this is fun, we're havin' it!
Love the new intro
I was pulling for you to get it cleared. I hate to see it left like that guess it's my OCD lol. Hope it all works out for the owner and doesn't cost him too much.
I like the new intro.
My knees and back hurt just watching these videos... I couldn't do it, that's for sure.
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Wow what a disaster setup! Things folks do and expect it to work properly 😂…great job however! Also, grease 🙄, can’t folks realize it re-solidifies… using laundry pods are not good either, the outer shell is thin plastic and also re-solidifies.
Laundry pods use PVA (Polyvinyl alcohol) plastic, which dissolves in water. It doesn't resolidify. however, it doesn't fully degrade in normal sewage treatment plants either.
this was a long way from home.... good work
I watched this last night it wore me out I started sweeting and turned on the fan. Now on the serious side last week I did a difficult man when out 120' got it to drain but could not get all the way through the blockage. Am going back today with a helper and a bigger snake the Ridgid 1500 with 1 1/4" cable hopefully I get through the blockage today.
Hope you cleared that clog!
Everyday is arm, shoulders, and back day, no gym necessary! Probably hrow pecs in too 🥵
It's always the ones that sound easy!!
Wow, what a work out.....
You may not be the plumbing police but if you were someone would be doing life. LOL!
I have seen alot of plumbing, but that's the wonkiest looking set up I've ever seen. Seems like the smell would be overpowering even on a good day
Have you ever thought about adding a water heater to your setup to allow for hot water to work on fat/grease?
Imagine the stink though :S
Nah and I don’t think it will do much for the work I do.
Its an easy setup for hot water
Just need some right fittings ane length of the hose
I had the same thought- needs a heater coil to be able to switch from cold to hot water for grease
I here in Canada am in the same business
I hook up for hot water from under the sink
Persistence pays off,
I keep waiting for a miracle.
Great job 👍🏼🤠
You should try the crazy rocket ship (C-RS38) it punches though some tough stuff
Wow people down there have some very interesting ways to get rid of crap.
How to invite rats into the house very satisfying watching all those roots comming out love the storm water jobs just can't be doin with turds and the smell that goes with turds lol keep up the great work
Like the new intro. You look better without the beard.
Easy=famous last words. 💖🌎🇺🇸
What about the double barrel? Superb work 🙂
Too big haha not the correct choice of nozzle in that situation
Ánimo
WOW !
wow that looks like as you say a very dodgey plumbing set up 😮
Krikey Mate whatta gone ta piss mess!!
You can see why the other guy didn't want to do it. He knew all about it. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦🐸
Glad I got a partial unblock and a video lol
Me 44 seconds in.... watching you be optimistic about just a lance gun clearing........ when I know we have a 45 minute video to go..🤣
Just how long does that hose last; what with the 'hammering' you give it?
As long as it last haha
WOW that was 48min's of pure torture, i dare say you must have been cussing under you breath but kept it clean for you tube, no wonder he left it for someone else ( bludger ). But the penatrator does not give in (aussie spirit ), but you did suffer and strive on till you got it draining . Well done ,...
I had to edit some words out lol
I don't blame the previous plumber LOL
Previous plumber had no confidence in himself
Anyway its good for you
You got the job
Well done
Previous plumber gave up and LOST THE GAME
U R THE W I N N E R
Sooooo the other plumber left and started thinking about it and ducked out it sounds like. Just as well because I doubt anyone else would have got to the point you did. I felt bad for you on this one Gavin. Dang man what a mess. Fighting that hose will turn your arms to jello, sucks, but if it was easy everyone would be doing it right?? lol.
I wanted to dig it up on the spot as I wanted to get the victory lol
Holy crap Batman
You could try some dishwashing gloves.
Let’s be truthful your a saint because that was a real bastard I would have dropped an m80 in it and called it a day damn !! Lol 😂
Can you explain the rootcutter in detail some time?
I will in a video one day
You could have Jarred up all that grease and called it mayonnaise and made extra money!!😂😂😂😂😂
Great job m8 i think it was you that was gurgling not the drain lol
I had to edit a few things I said haha
Should have done a skid in the VE commodore
Maybe the other plumber didn't have the tools for the job or couldn't be arsed either way you got it done mate nice one.👍🏻😁
I was certain a body part was going to come up out of that.
Is it normal in your area for sewer pipes to be open to the air, ie not sealed? Won't critters get in and out of it, not to mention sewer gas?
It’s trapped so it has a water seal
All water pipes, sewage and storm, have to have vents to the air in order for the air to flow. They're just supposed to be relatively one-way.
Missed the person this one! Are they in time out?😄
If this is hardest this year, how does it rank all time?
Man, drain cleaning business must be slowing down; you’re moving to exorcisms now to make up the difference, huh? 😜🤣 You found some of that Harry Potter’s “Devil’s Snare”.
Reminds me of the Korean guys who are always dealing with grease and cooking oil in the pipes.
Hi, You are so patient with customers that pour kitchen fat down the drains! Why do they do it?
can someone please explain to me why he keeps on twisting the hose?
Sometimes you just need to manoeuvre the nozzle
@@penetratorblockeddrains ah ok thanks, I have been wondering that for a while also love the content
I have a question what is that foam stuff that comes out the pipe
Water infused fat -- with that root cutter, you're getting a LOT of water pressure. Or, it could be liquid soap.
It’s sap from the roots.
The beginning was fat and sap from roots.
I will sometimes use a dishwashing liquid to try and make the pipe slippery.
I put some down when I was struggling.
R u pumping hot water???
No just tap water
If u pump hot water it won't make that big mess
I do the same thing in canada bc but on a little lower scale
I use hot water
I ll hook up my supply hose from under the sink
send in the DC43!! 😀
Don’t think it would of worked lol
So all that overflow of fat and possibly sewage, are you responsible to clean it all up or does the customer have to do it
Honestly, it's not the threat people think it is. Let it dry up for a day or two, and no smell. A week or two, depending on the weather, and you'd never know.
For these fat jobs, what's better?
High pressure water or the spinning chains thing the Korean drain unblockers use?
I think water
🐸 What part of that setup was EVER legal? 🤔
Hope you were on hourly rates! 💲
How long did it actually take? ⌛
It think I was there for just over 2hrs.
@@penetratorblockeddrains You earned your $ that day ! ! !
Did they find out what it was and how bad it was
It was busted I think he mentioned
Oh
i can see why the other plumber didnt turn up what caused the soapy water???
I will sometimes use a dishwashing liquid to try and make the pipe slippery.
I put some down when I was struggling.
At the risk of sounding stupid, what kind of roots produce so much foam? I know soapberries and nuts can be used to clean up but I never heard of roots.
I will sometimes use a dishwashing liquid to try and make the pipe slippery.
I put some down when I was struggling.
@@penetratorblockeddrains thanks, that brings the cat back.
Their is a tree down there
Damn! You almost lost your tool! Gotta be careful where you stick it.
The fat was plugged up because of those roots downstream. What a damn messed up drain. Persistence was the key.
No wonder the last plumber high tailed it . Too much work! Must be a bad break somewhere in that pipe.
Is that just about the toughest job you've ever had?
It was a battle mate
How long did take you because its only 48 mins video I bet that as taken a lot out of you
I think I was there just over 2 hrs.