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#How to make a homemade pipe cleaner crack#

And to add a high-tech solution, a simple video camera like a GoPro or similar to allow a view of the gutter from the ground would be a big plus. Additionally, a rubber strap to keep everything together in case a pipe becomes unplugged or loose. Future additions I'll be adding a new two inch to 1 1/2 inch end to fit the business end of the gutter cleaner into tight spaces. One bonus with the unit I made was that I could also insert the rubber end of the reducer into the drainpipes and also pull more leaves down from inside the downspouts. The result was a spotless clean gutter around the entire house and I didn't have to clean up a bigger mess on the ground once the gutter was clean. I didn't feel it was that big of a deal and it was a simple matter to clear them in seconds and to keep going on. The comment was made that the clogs are an issue. With this new setup, I ended up finishing in just under two hours.

I normally spend an entire afternoon cleaning the entire gutter system.

The sound will also tell you what is being pulled through and if you are getting no more debris from a section. Remember to go back and forth in sections until you feel no more debris going through. I may add a small strap to keep the unit attached for future cleanings.

If the unit falls off up on the roof ( Yes, it happened to me ), get a ladder to get it back.

Bring the cleaner down and pull the cleaner off the rubber reducer.

Slowly introduce the assembly into the gutter and lightly clear the top level of debris.

Get under the gutter and raise the gutter cleaner up with the shop vac running.

I had to come up with a technique that worked for gutters that were completely full. Once the assembly is complete, you are ready to go.įor my situation, I have large numbers of trees, so I have tons of leaves to clear in parts of my house. It will hold together for cleaning purposes but is easily broken apart for clogs which *will* happen. dome Make the chenille rounded as a dome to create a multi-dimensional look for this part of the body. o Twist the chenille stem you are working with around another piece of chenille at this point one time. It will fit perfectly on the reducer and the friction fit is ideal. Instruction Symbol Key x Twist chenille together at this point two times. Next, connect the other end of the sink trap to the rubber reducer. I used a chop saw to cut my pipe to length and friction fit it into the sink trap on the other side. The 2 inch pipe that is the business end of the gutter cleaner will need to be cut to at least the depth of the gutter so you can reach the bottom of the gutter.

#How to make a homemade pipe cleaner crack#

It has to be snug enough not to come off, but don't tighten it too much or you can crack the plastic tube. Tighten the hose clamp with a screwdriver or wrench as needed. Your situation may differ, so be sure to get the length you need to reach the roof. In my case, I had two of these tubes that came with the shop vac and then an extra one I bought to give me the needed length. Attach the rubber reducer to the end of the shop vacuum extension tube.

The ability to disassemble the unit is a positive feature. Leaves and sticks WILL stick inside the gutter cleaner. The reason why will become evident once you start doing the cleaning of the gutters. First off, do NOT glue any of the components.