water ram

[sewermonster85]

I never owned one prior to this year but ever since I got it I've been using this darn thing like crazy I like the convenience of a being able to use it I'm a bathtub that has a drum trap that you can't get the cap off of or older sync that can open a line just as easy I know its not a permanent solution or as good as cable in a line but I don't know how I'd do without this thing not to mention how we can restore pressure so older bathtub faucets I like it

[AssTyme]

Re: water ram

I don't use mine often bit when I do it's a lifesaver.

Be smart, don't get silly with it

[sewermonster85]

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I know I've heard horror stories of people blowing pipes apart I just usually pumped up to about 20 psi let it go really slowly repeat if necessary and just finesse it very very slowly

[AssTyme]

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I know I've heard horror stories of people blowing pipes apart I just usually pumped up to about 20 psi let it go really slowly repeat if necessary and just finesse it very very slowly

IMO 20 is too high to start, I always start a 5.

[Plumber Punky]

Re: water ram

shoot, start at 50! go for the gusto...

[gear junkie]

Re: water ram

I know I've heard horror stories of people blowing pipes apart I just usually pumped up to about 20 psi let it go really slowly repeat if necessary and just finesse it very very slowly

How do you finesse it?

[AssTyme]

Re: water ram

I know I've heard horror stories of people blowing pipes apart I just usually pumped up to about 20 psi let it go really slowly repeat if necessary and just finesse it very very slowly

When you "finesse" the trigger you're not getting the desired kinetic energy effect (snapping the trigger) of the ram but instead using it more as a pressure device.

[sewermonster85]

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shoot, start at 50! go for the gusto...

The old shop I use to work for sent one of the boss' s to work with us (I guess he thought he could teach us a thing or two) and watched him pump that thing to 40 lbs and watched the shower base lift off the floor when he pulled the trigger ...Lmmfao blew out the trap and ceiling below to the lower unit and water all over her basement art studio.lmmfao..I looked at him and laughed then I asked him ummmmm...u were saying..lol

[Plumber Punky]

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i know...bad things happen..that's why i said it... figured others would get the idea...and those that didnt..well.. u know

[sewermonster85]

Re: water ram

i know...bad things happen..that's why i said it... figured others would get the idea...and those that didnt..well.. u know

Yes sir..

[Cleanmen2]

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Just when I was going to ask about disaster stories.....................!!!!!!!!!


I think I have posted before about the one we have here with the soda bulbs. What a *****. Stupid me vs. the blocked urinal. P155 everywhere, mostly all over me. Make it worse, didn't clear either. I wonder how many times one could use it before the trap blew off or other ..............??????????????????/

[PLUMBER RICK]

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I know which one you're talking about. There's a lumber yard close by that has a large end cap display with that style of powered plunger with an aersol cannister attached to it.when you depress it against the fixture drain, it gives a blast of compress air into the push.

The display has a video player running a continuous loop of the product being demonstrated. I wonder how many suckers have watched the video and purchased the powered plunger thinking it was as simple as the video. Only to find out they got shitfaced.


Rick.

[ArizonaPlumber]

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Just when I was going to ask about disaster stories.....................!!!!!!!!!


I think I have posted before about the one we have here with the soda bulbs. What a *****. Stupid me vs. the blocked urinal. P155 everywhere, mostly all over me. Make it worse, didn't clear either. I wonder how many times one could use it before the trap blew off or other ..............??????????????????/

Next time, keep your mouth open. That way it won't get all over your face.

Just saying.