How to Unplug Weeping Tiles

A weeping tile isn't really a tile, but a pipe installed in the ground that absorbs water from your home. There are slits in the pipe that allow water to seep through, hence the name: weeping tile. Once in a while, sewage can seep into the pipe and cause blockage, resulting in water overflow in your home. You can unclog a blocked weeping tile yourself.

Things You'll Need

• Plunger
• Liquid soap

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Place a plunger over the floor drain in your basement to cover and block the drain.

   • 2

     Locate the catch basin in your home. It is likely in the basement connected to either the basement sink or washer faucet.

   • 3

     Fill the basin to the brim with water and soap. Use a hose to fill the basin. Allow the soapy water to sit for about a half an hour to soak the piping.

   • 4

     Remove the plunger and the water will drain, clearing the pipe.