Vlog

Keeping Equipment in Top Shape for Blocked Drain Jobs Across Perth

At Plumbdog, we don’t just show up — we stay ready. And part of that is making sure our vans and gear are in top working order.

In this short vlog, Darius walks us through a simple but important bit of upkeep: replacing the water supply hose to his high-pressure water jetter. After countless blocked drain callouts, the original hose was ready for retirement.

🔧 What We Cover in the Video:

• Removal of the old, worn water supply hose
• Fitting a new, more durable hose with a larger internal diameter
• Discovering a connector sizing issue (yep, the new hose needed a bigger tap fitting)
• A quick trip for parts and a clean install with the correct hose connector
• A successful jetter startup test to ensure everything’s working smoothly

💬 “It’s always the little things like connector sizing that catch you out — but that’s part of good prep.”

💡 Why Regular Maintenance Matters

When you’re using jetters daily on blocked drains across Perth, gear failure mid-job just isn’t an option. Proactive maintenance means:

• Less downtime on site
• Safer operation under high pressure
• Equipment lasts longer and performs better

Whether it’s hose wear, tap connectors, or a simple van check — staying on top of it keeps our team efficient and reliable.

🐾 Real plumbers. Real vans. Real plumbing maintenance that keeps Perth flowing. 
📞 Book Plumbdog for blocked drains done right — with all the gear and every idea. 

When Other Plumbers Miss the Problem, We Sniff It Out… (best Perth leak detection)

In his very first on-camera job, new Plumbdog Evan is out in Canning Vale tackling a frustrating roof leak situation that had left the homeowners soaked (and over it).

Several plumbers had come out before — and none of them figured out what was actually causing the issue. Enter Evan. Calm. Clear. Confident. And bang on the money.

🔍 What Evan Found:
1️⃣ Leaking Internal Corner:
Previous plumbers slapped silicone over the old stuff, which never works. Why? Moisture was still present underneath, so the seal never took.

2️⃣ Downpipe Pot Installed Poorly:
It sat too far into the gutter, creating a blockage that guaranteed pooling water — which always means future leaks.

💬 “If you don’t strip it back and dry it out properly, it’ll just keep leaking. Half a job doesn’t cut it — that’s not how we do things at Plumbdog.” – Evan

🛠️ Here’s What Evan Did Right:
• Stripped out the dodgy, old silicone
• Fully dried the internal corner and resealed it properly
• Adjusted the downpipe pot so it sits correctly
• Reassembled the lot with extra fall for better flow
✅ Fixed properly. No bandaids. Just good plumbing.

Rich Gets His Hands Dirty (Literally) to Clear a Seriously Clogged Line

It’s another classic Plumbdog moment — Rich on site in Waikiki, drain jetter roaring in the background, face covered in drain gunk, and the WA sun doing its best to make things harder.

This job was a prime example of what we deal with when someone says,

“The drain’s a bit blocked — probably just hair or something.”

Spoiler alert: it was not just hair.

🔍 What We Found in the Drain

After setting up the CCTV camera and water jetter, Rich gets stuck in and starts pulling out all sorts of nonsense:

• 🪵 Timber
• 🪨 Stones, rocks, and rubble
• 🧱 A mystery material list worthy of a backyard construction site

💬 “Some days, it’s like the drain’s been used as a skip bin. Welcome to plumbing, folks.”

💦 What We Did Next

Once the blockage was cleared and the drain was flushed:

• Rich ran the basin, bath, and shower inside the house
• Checked the inspection shaft to ensure full, smooth flow
• Confirmed the system was draining exactly as it should

✅ No backups
✅ No gurgling
✅ No drama (well… except the mess)

🐾 Real plumbers. Real blockages. Real face full of drain gunk. 
📞 Call Plumbdog if your drain’s not flowing — we’ll clear it, clean it, and cop the mess so you don’t have to. 

From Basin Back-Up to Clean Flow – A Vomit Situation Turned Plumbing Victory!

We’ve all been there — kids, chaos, and a clogged basin. This time, Hugh drew the short straw and responded to a bathroom blockage in Melville, WA, where a young one had an accident, and the basin didn’t stand a chance. Welcome to plumbing, mate!

But instead of freaking out, Hugh did what a good Plumbdog does — stayed calm, set up his drop sheets, and got to work.

🔧 Here’s What Went Down (Besides the Water):
• 🧼 Drop sheets down — no mess left behind
• 🚿 Broke up the basin blockage from the top
• 🌀 Cleaned the line all the way to the shower floor waste
• 📹 Confirmed everything was flowing with a CCTV inspection
• 🚰 Reassembled, tested the basin and shower, and cleaned up
✅ Job done. Pipe clean. Bathroom ready for round two (hopefully not literally).

💬 “Massive props to Hugh for staying cool and professional on his first filmed job. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when puke meets plumbing – now you know!”

🐶 Real jobs. Real plumbers. Real results (with a side of child spew). 
📞 Got a blocked drain? Don’t stress — call Plumbdog and we’ll sort it (and even smile while doing it).