DH is away and I've tried to undo that u-bend pipe thingy under the sink and it's all gone very, very wrong. | ExpatWoman.com
 

DH is away and I've tried to undo that u-bend pipe thingy under the sink and it's all gone very, very wrong.

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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 18:58

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To give some background - I am fostering a cat and, today whilst I was at work, she has pooped in the sink. Big GRRRRR. Disgusting. She has a clean litter tray, but noooo, she went for the sink (with no plug because it broke. Of course). And, of course, it's while DH is away for a week working.

So, I put that un-clogging stuff down the sink after I cleaned it, as water was building up and now it's leaking out of the pipe and the rubbish plywood of the cabinet below is melting away. I thought I'd try and undo the pipe bit and clean it out, but now it's half off and I can't get it back on.

Overall, I'm just having a terrible evening. It's times like these I really miss having a dad or brother around to come and fix things when I break them!

Sorry, just ranting a bit. Grrrr!

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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 20:09
As long as he comes back with a spanner or a wrench or whatever you need for pipe-fixing, I'll let him in :)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 20:00
DH has requested that I not pimp him on the internet again unless it involves at least a drill, 2x4 and a calculator, Apparently the man has aspirations :) Good luck Girl, Make your DH bring you something nice back for your troubles :)
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 19:39
Lol don't worry I'm sure I'll laugh at this [i'>some day[/i'>! Poo, pipes, men, aaaagh! Mental.
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 19:36
Ah bless, sorry but your post did make me chuckle! Naught kitty and so typical!
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 19:32
My husband would help if he had not just fallen off the chair laughing, your post made his night!!! Sorry, I know....he is sick, but I love him!
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 19:16
No how annoying - why do these things always happen when the men are away?? I know! Here I was thinking I'm a strong, intelligent, modern woman - I can unscrew a flipping pipe. How embarrassing!
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 19:13
Oh didn't see that - thanks Highland Lass but I don't want to be troubling your DH with it when it's a perfect excuse really to guilt DH into helping out more! I've put a bucket under it and dumped some bleach down there, so will see what happens...
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 19:11
No how annoying - why do these things always happen when the men are away?? are u in the Ranches if so we are in al reem but will have to be no.2 as we have both had a beer so cant drive lol oh and pardon the no.2 pun!
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 19:10
My advice - take up highland lass on her offer of a handy DH :)
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 19:10
Yep think the pipes where designed by a man,they twist so easily. Put a bucket or container under the pipe..
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 19:10
Jewelsmiddle I probably will. Or I might just lock the door and leave it 'till DH gets home! He never helps round the house anyway so this can be his punishment :)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 19:07
Take a break from it , have a coffee and go back in 20 mins and try again.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 19:05
Honestly I've tried and it won't come off! I'm useless :)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 19:03
I'm sorry for your troubles but you did make me smile :) If your anywhere near me i'll help you out (AR) Have a handy dandy hubby who finds fun in stuff like this (wierdo)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 19:01
Take it off fully and take your time and need to get threads lined up properly. you may need to use tape if it leaks. You can do it just be patient.
 
 

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