Blocked Sink With Fat _top_ Direct

Blocked sinks are a common household issue that can cause inconvenience and disruption to daily life. One of the most common causes of blocked sinks is the accumulation of fat, oil, and grease (FOGs) in the drainpipes. This report aims to provide an overview of the problem, its causes, and potential solutions.

Solidified fat adheres to the inner walls of the P-trap (the U-shaped pipe beneath the sink). This sticky layer captures other debris (soap scum, food particles, starch). Over repeated episodes, a "fatberg" nucleus forms, reducing the pipe’s effective diameter from 40 mm to <5 mm within weeks. blocked sink with fat