Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Dealing with sewage carries health risks. Always consult a qualified plumber or drainage engineer for serious blockages.
He pulled the auger back slowly. Wrapped around the corkscrew end, like a flag of defeat, was a child’s plastic toy soldier. Its painted face was gone, melted into a grey smear. And tangled in its little plastic arms was a woman’s gold wedding ring, warped and blackened, but unmistakably a band.
: Air bubbles pushing through water traps in sinks or toilets after a flush. blocked soil stack
: Toilets, showers, or sinks empty much slower than usual.
“Oh, you bastard,” she whispered.
Soil stacks are wide pipes (usually 4 inches or 110mm in diameter), so they don't block easily. When they do, it is usually due to one of the following:
To understand the blockage, you must first understand the apparatus. The soil stack is the main vertical pipe that runs down through your property, usually connecting your ground floor toilets and waste pipes to the underground sewage system. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only
While a clogged toilet or a slow-draining sink is a nuisance, a blocked soil stack is a plumbing emergency that can bring a household to a standstill. It is one of the most unpleasant and potentially damaging issues a homeowner can face, yet it often goes misunderstood until disaster strikes.